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Plant Species

Acacia fimbriata BRISBANE WATTLE or bushy small to 4m. Hardy and fast growing. Attractive ferny semi-weeping foliage. are scented yellow fluffy balls in winter. melanoxylon BLACKWOOD Hardy, fast growing medium sized tree to 20m and long lived. Pale cream pom-pom flowers in the warmer months. Grows rapidly into a thickly crowned tree and prefers a sunny position, pruning or thinning may be required. The golden brown timber is one of ’s best for cabinet work and ornamental interiors. It polishes to a high gloss and is figured with a beautifully striped, almost chequered pattern. It also makes excellent firewood. Allocasuarina littoralis BLACK SHE-OAK Open forest tree to 10m, black fissured bark. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing in variety of sites. Black cockatoo feed tree, suitable for cabinet work. petriei PINK ASH – SARSPARILLA Medium rainforest tree to 15m. Panicles of tiny white flowers in summer followed by bird attracting . Hardy and extremely fast growing pioneer tree in a variety of soils. RED ASH Medium to large pioneer tree  15m. Hardy and adaptable, fast growing. Masses of tiny white flowers followed by blackberries attracts birds. Cabinet timber uses. Araucaria bidwillii BUNYA PINE Rainforest tree to 50m, valuable timber species. Large, heavy (to 7kg), edible nuts. Prefers deep, rich soil but very tough, withstanding frost, low moisture and strong wind. Araucaria cunninghamii HOOP PINE Rainforest tree to 50m. Trunk straight, timber highly prized. Hardy, slow growing unless well fertilised. Needs good drainage. Excellent tub plant. Archontophoenix cunninghamiana – BANGALOW/PICCABEEN PALM NEW Medium to tall graceful feather palm to 25m with pinkish-mauve flowers in drooping panicles, August –December. Followed by bright red berries, December – May. Aboriginal people used sheath as a carrying vessel. Wildlife of many species are attracted to this palm including lorikeets, fruit doves, king parrots, rosellas, koels, honeyeaters and native pigeons. Argyrhodendron sp. Kin Kin RUSTY TULIP OAK – COPPER BOOYONG Medium sized buttressed rainforest tree ±15 metres. Small bell-like creamy flowers in winter. Coppery, winged seeds and with a distinctive shinny reddish-brown colour underneath. Hardy once established. Atractocarpus chartaceus NARROW-LEAVED GARDENIA NEW Small attractive rainforest shrub with dark green glossy leaves. Common understorey shrub in subtropical and dry rainforests and makes an appealing plant for shady positions. Delicate star-shaped white flowers strongly perfumed. The fruit develops into an orange-red berry containing numerous triangular seeds; sweet pulp attracts wildlife. Auranticarpa rhombifolium DIAMOND PITTOSPORUM Small to medium tree to 15m in subtropical and dry rainforest. Often planted as an ornamental as it grows in a pyramidal shape in the open. Is tough and hardy when established. Leaves are simple, alternate, glassy and diamond shaped with toothed edges. Flowers are small and white, November to January. Austromyrtus dulcis MIDYIM Low spreading shrub to 50cm, adaptable to most soils, dry or moist, sun or part shade. Masses of white flowers during spring and summer, followed by white, edible sweet berries; attractive reddish new growth.

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Banksia ericifolia HEATH-LEAVED BANKSIA Dense upright shrub to 4m with narrow linear leaves, bright green when young, and furry beneath. Its bushy form makes it ideal as a screen or wind-break specimen. Ornamental orange/gold cylindrical spikes in autumn and winter that attract birds. Very hardy in sun or shade, but flowers best in a sunny situation; needs well-drained soil. Good for exposed coastal situations. Banksia intergrifolia COASTAL BANKSIA ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Medium tree to 15m, hardy in a variety of soils but prefers good drainage. Ornamental yellow cylindrical flower spikes, bird and insect attracting. The nectar from blooms is used as bushtucker. Backhousia citriodora LEMON MYRTLE Attractive shrub usually to 3m, taller in rainforest situation. Moderately hardy in well-drained site. Dense foliage, white heads of flowers. Lemon-scented leaves used as . Grown commercially for flavouring and oil. SILKY MYRTLE ― GREY MYRTLE Large shrub or small tree 3 – 7m. Profuse white flowers in spring. Hardy and adaptable. Ample moisture and nutrients in the early stages promote growth. Baumea rubignosa SOFT TWIGRUSH Clumping sedge to 1m. Fluffy reddish-brown flower heads year-round followed by shiny orange nuts. Suits wet or poorly drained soils. Breynia oblongifolia COFFEE BUSH NEW Attractive and open sparsely-branched shrub 1 – 2m. Minute greenish flowers September – December that are inconspicuous although attractive to several ‘honey-eater’ species of birds. Bright red fruit, berry turning black, attracts birds. Hardy and adaptable to a range of well-drained soils but prefers some shelter. Callicarpa pedunculata VELVET LEAF Small openly-branched shrub 1-2m. Fast growing and reasonably hardy but dislikes extreme cold or exposure. Prune regularly to keep bushy shape. Attractive small purple fruit attract birds. Useful screening shrub. Callitrus columellaris BRIBIE ISLAND CYPRESS - COASTAL CYPRESS PINE Medium to large conical tree to 20m. Coppery winged seeds attract cockatoos, rosellas and galahs. Moderately fast growing, hardy in a variety of situations, suits sandy well-drained soils. Durable timber tree. Capparis arborea BUSH CAPER BERRY ‘Bushtucker Tree’ NEW This shrub or small tree can grow up to 8m, usually much smaller, with a stem of 25cm thick, crooked and irregular in appearance. Found in subtropical and dry rainforests, more commonly found in dryer rainforests. Small white singular and highly perfumed flowers appear through December to March. The guava-like fruit grows to 6cm, is green, smooth, soft and globular in shape. Fruit is edible. Carex appressa TUSSOCK SEDGE Perennial clumping grass-like plant to 1m. Rusty-brown seed heads. Suits wet soil but adapts to well-drained soils. Frost hardy; sun to part shade. Ideal for revegetating riparian zones. Good ornamental garden sedge. Carissa ovata CURRANT BUSH – BLACKBERRY Decorative small spiny shrub 1 to 2m. Fragrant white flowers mostly in summer. Purplish- black berries a favourite food of the Regent and Satin Bower-birds; hardy in well drained soils; full sun or partial shade. Caropobrotus glaucescens PIG FACE Perenial, fleshy ground cover of coastal dunes (used for dune stabilization), pink flowers in summer months. Fruit can be eaten raw, leaves used for marine stings, insect bites and sunburn. Attractive addition in a coastal garden/rockery.

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Castanospermum australe BLACK BEAN Medium rainforest tree to 12+ metres. Dark green glossy leaves are pinnate and symmetrical. Yellow to red flowers in late spring. Prefers a well-drained site on alluvial soils but will manage clay. Once established it is hardy in sun or partial shade. Castanospora alphandii BROWN TAMARIND Rainforest tree to 20m. Attractive weeping foliage forms a handsome rounded crown; white scented flowers; timber uses. Fruit is a peach-coloured to 3cm in diameter and contains two brown seeds Casuarina equisetifolia HORSETAIL SHE-OAK Coastal tree to 10m with graceful, drooping foliage, important for sand dune stabilisation. Not an easy species to grow away from the coast. Choricarpia subargentea GIANT IRONWOOD A rare medium-sized Australian rainforest tree up to 20m, occasionally reaching 30m. The trunk can be smooth or glossy and orange/brown or pinkish/mauve colour or green where bark has recently been shed. If shed irregularly the trunk takes on a mottled appearance. Can be multi-stemmed with some buttressing at the base. Flowers are white, densely together in globular heads, and appear in April. Hardy in well drained soils, tolerates full sun and poor soil, frost tolerant. Cissus antarctica NATIVE GRAPE – WATER VINE – KANGAROO VINE Robust and vigorous rainforest vine or groundcover. Leaves are grey-green to dark-green, felty and rust coloured underneath. Dense clusters of yellow flowers in summer. The vine offers shelter and nesting sites for birds while and the fruit is eaten by possums and many bird species, including Topknot Pigeons, Wompoo Fruit-doves and Rose-crowned Fruit- doves. Very hardy in sun or shade but will look best with extra water and soil nutrients; good as an indoor plant. Citrus australis ROUND LIME/GYMPIE LIME ‘Bushtucker Tree’ NEW Large dense shrub to 12m with prickly branches; fragrant white or pinkish flowers; fruit an edible green to greenish-yellow globular berry. Hardy and moderately frost tolerant but slow-growing, needs excellent drainage; prefers a sheltered position, rich soil and extra watering during dry periods. Corymbia intermedia BLOODWOOD Medium to tall tree (10 – 36 metres) with moderately dense canopy. Masses of white flowers in panicles December to May. Hardy in all soil types. Flowers attract many species of wildlife. Croton insularis SILVER CROTON A good small shade or screening tree to 1m. Cream to silvery brown flowers in racemes. Relatively fast growing and hardy in most well-drained soil types. Leaves have a distinctive silvery underside. Cryptocarya glaucescens JACKWOOD Rainforest tree to 25m. Hardy and fast growing, excellent creek revegetation species, black fruit attracts birds. Cabinet timber uses. Cryptocarya laevigata GLOSSY LAUREL Small handsome rainforest tree or large shrub to 6m. Bright red berries in autumn, attract birds. Prefers shade, ample nutrients and moisture but will tolerate full sun. Cupaniopsis anacardioides TUCKEROO Rainforest tree to 10m or more. Hardy and salt tolerant; good shade tree. Attractive foliage and orange edible fruit, attracts birds. Cupaniopsis serrata SMOOTH TUCKEROO ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Small understory rainforest tree to 10m with a very attractive growth habit and colourful red/pink new growth. Creamish/pink flowers in hairy panicles August-January. Fruit is a velvety-brown capsule with orange aril in November-February. Hardy but slow growing and prefers ample moisture. The fruit eaten by many species of birds.

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Davidsonia pruriens DAVIDSON’S PLUM Small attractive fruit-bearing rainforest shrub 4 – 6m. Large, edible blue-black fruit ripening in mid-summer. Needs fertile soil for good fruit production. Needs some protection from the sun. Good container plant. Deeringia amaranthoides SHRUBBY DEERINGIA Small shrub to 2m or a gentle climber with long thin stems. Stems are often red and this deeringia has alternate, glabrous leaves with small greenish white flowers in spikes and 5mm bright red on spikes. Dianella brevipedunculata FLAX LILLY Clumping grass-like plant to 1m. Small blue flowers in tangled spikes within the foliage in spring followed by dark blue fruits. australis NATIVE TAMARIND ‘Bushtucker Tree’ A handsome tree up to 12m with large leaves and edible fruit. Dense rusty hairs on new regrowth. Large panicles of cream coloured flowers from September through to November. Prefers average or moist soils, sun or semi-shade. Provides food for the pale green triangle butterfly. Diploglottis campbellii SMALL-LEAVED TAMARIND Endangered rainforest tree to 25m; handsome shady crown; creamy-brown flowers in daisy- like panicles; juicy red edible fruit useful for drinks and jams. Slow growing, requires adequate nutrients in sheltered site. Dioscorea transversa NATIVE YAM Slender twining vine with an underground tuber. Attractive alternate, drawn-out heart-shaped leaves to 12cm long, occasionally purplish underneath. Tiny male flowers to 6cm on spikes and small female flowers to 20cm on racemes. Papery green, turning brown fruits, three- lobed and to 15cm. Dodonea triquetra NATIVE HOP BUSH Shrub of open forest to 2m. Hardy and fast growing, suitable for moist or dry area. Clusters of papery-winged, lime green seed capsules turn purple with age. Seeds are a food source for the Pale Headed Rosella. Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneate WEDGE-LEAF HOPBUSH NEW Small dense hardy shrub to 3m. Clusters of papery, cream seed capsules (on female plants) turn red with age. Drought and frost tolerant and very fast growing. Best in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny situation. Ehretia acuminate KODA NEW Rainforest tree to 10m. Briefly deciduous, hardy and fast growing, tolerates moist sites. White-scented flowers and large panicles of orange bird-attracting berries in summer. Elaeocarpus grandis BLUE QUANDONG Large buttressed rainforest tree to 40m or more. Very fast growing; tolerates a range of situations but prefers ample moisture. Withstands full sun but only a light frost. White bell flowers and large clusters of deep blue fruit which attracts birds and wildlife. Excellent for revegetation and cabinet timber. Eucalyptus bancroftii BANCROFTS RED GUM/TUMBLEDOWN GUM NEW This small ornamental tree to 15m, usually smaller, is characterized by a crooked main stem and contorted branches and a dense spreading crown of dull green leaves. The attractive newly exposed bark is bright orange and weathers to grey, dark grey or grey-brown. The grow in a swampy wallum habitat and often form small groups on the higher parts that do not become wet and waterlogged. As bush medicine a pad of chewed leaves was often placed on a wound to heal; gum solution was used for treating diarrhoea and dysentery. Eucalyptus propinqua GREY GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’ Large tree to 30m with dense drooping canopy. Light grey bark with darker grey patches, shredding in summer revealing eye catching bright orange patches. Prefers well drained slopes and ridges in sandy loams or clay. Koalas eat the leaves and Yellow-bellied gliders eat the sap. Honey eaters, rosellas and lorikeets are attracted to the flowers.

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Eucalyptus resinifera RED MAHOGANY ‘Koala Food Tree’ To 35m, fine quality timber. Does best on sandy, well drained loams but will grow on shallow stony soils if rainfall is adequate. Eucalyptus tereticornis QUEENSLAND RED GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’ Valuable timber tree and honey producer. Smooth, sometimes shiny trunk. Grows in moist soils, usually found on the alluvial flats adjacent to watercourses. Eupomatia laurina NATIVE GUAVA NEW Medium shrub 2-5m. Creamy white, daisy-like flowers, strongly perfumed – November to January. The edible fruit a soft greenish-yellow berry. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing shrub. Prefers sufficient water and a shady site. Handsome plant of great antiquity. Eustrephus latifolius WOMBAT BERRY Twining climber to 1m. Pink or white with white-fringed curled hairs. Orange berries in late winter to early spring. Hardy in sun or full shade in well drained soils. Ficus coronata CREEK SANDPAPER FIG ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Adaptable small rainforest tree 8-10m, fast growing with ample moisture. Full sun is preferable for a bushy appearance. The dark fruit is one of the more palatable of the native figs, tasting almost as sweet as the commercial fig. Fruit attracts many bird species, leaves attract caterpillars of the Common Crow and Purple Moonbeam Butterflies. Ficus fraseri SANDPAPER FIG ― WHITE SANDPAPER FIG ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Rainforest or vine scrub tree 6-15m with edible fruit that ripens through green, yellow, orange to black. Larger and more spreading of the two Sandpaper Figs. Hardy and fast growing, especially in rich soil with plenty of moisture. May become deciduous for a short time in cold areas. Fruit attracts birds and flying foxes. Ficus rubignosa ROCK FIG/RUSTY FIG Small rainforest tree ± 15 metres. Bears yellow figs which ripen to red ripen throughout the year; bird attracting. Very hardy in various conditions; sun or partial shade. Ficus virens WHITE FIG – BANYAN Large strangling fig from northern Australia, develops many trunks which descend from upper branches. Semi-deciduous, fast growing. White fruit attracts birds and other wildlife. Suitable for large gardens or revegetation. Flindersia schottiana BUMPY ASH – CUDGERIE Rainforest tree to 40m, useful cabinet timber. Hardy and fast growing in most conditions. Scented white flowers, interesting seed pods. Excellent pioneer and shade tree. Geitonoplesium cymosum SCRAMBLING LILY Twining light climber often used as a hedging plant. White sweetly-scented flowers in spring. Fruit a bird-attracting black berry. Fairly drought tolerant once established; semi-shade or full sun. Goodenia ovata GOODENIA (Cultivar) NEW Perennial herb – prostrate spreading groundcover. Bright yellow flowers from spring to summer. Drought and frost tolerant. A hardy and versatile groundcover for full sun or in part shade. Goodenia rotundifolia STAR GOODENIA Perennial herb – prostrate groundcover with runners. Bright yellow flowers throughout the year. Fruit a small round capsule with pale brown seeds. Hardy and versatile groundcover for full sun or in an understorey situation. Graptophyllum spinigerum NATIVE HOLLY Understorey rainforest shrub ± 2 metres. Small white flowers late spring/early summer. Fruit is small brown club-shaped capsules. Prefers semi-shade; needs protection from frost. Grevillea robusta SILKY OAK Rainforest tree to 25m. Hardy and fast growing in a variety of well drained sites, masses of golden-orange, honey-laden toothbrush flowers in early summer which attract numerous birds and fauna. Excellent cabinet timber. Hardenbergia violacea NATIVE SARSAPARILLA NEW Small scrambling prostrate or erect vine to 2m; bright purple pea flowers mostly in spring; hardy in a range of soil types; light shade to full sun. A light climber perfect for training up

Page 6 of 11 pergolas or fences. Good ground cover. Harpulia pendula TULIPWOOD Attractive rainforest revegetating tree to 15m; useful cabinet timber. Hardy and adaptable. Ample moisture and nutrients and protection from frost promotes early growth. Ornamental orange seed cases. Hibbertia scandens SNAKE VINE Vigorous climbing or trailing vine of coastal areas. With no support it forms a dense ground cover; large yellow flowers throughout most of the year. Hardy and fast-growing in almost any conditions except extreme cold. Hibiscus diversifolius SWAMP HIBISCUS Small spreading prickly shrub 1 to m. Beautiful, pale yellow flowers with maroon centre, spring and autumn. Prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade. Hibiscus heterophyllus NATIVE ROSELLA ‘Bushtucker Tree’ A freely-flowering 3m tall, open evergreen shrub which is hardy and easy to grow in all conditions. Growth is generally erect with woody outspreading often prickly branches. Bears beautiful large, solitary pale pink flowers with purplish-red throat from September to November. Aborigines reportedly ate the young shoots, leaves and roots; flowers were eaten raw or cooked. The bark fibre was used to make dilly bags or hunting nets. Hibiscus splendens PINK HIBISCUS/HOLLYHOCK TREE ‘Bushtucker Tree’ NEW Large shrub or small tree to 6m with showy pale pink flowers. Bristly hairy rosella-like fruit. Aborigines reportedly ate young shoots, leaves and roots; flowers were eaten raw or cooked. The bark fibre was used to make dilly bags or hunting nets. Adaptable and fast growing. Not long-lived. Hovea acutifolia HOVEA Bushy shrub of rainforest margins to 2m. Prefers moist semi-shaded areas but tolerates full sun and drier conditions. Masses of dark purple pea flowers along branches in spring. Hoya australis WAX FLOWER Beautiful climber with fleshy leaves and white scented waxy flowers late autumn and winter. Extremely hardy in dry and exposed conditions; sun or shade. Thin white sap is poisonous and is known to kill browsing stock. Homalanthus nutans BLEEDING HEART NEW Large rainforest shrub to 5m. Decorative heart-shaped leaves turn to red. Fast-growing pioneer plant, hardy in sun or shade with ample moisture. Indigofera australis AUSTRALIAN INDIGO Slender open shrub to 2m in the pea – found in all states of Australia. Leaves are pinnate and openly spaced on the stems. Flowering in winter, the colours can range from pink through to purple. A delicate and hardy addition to a winter flowering garden. Isolepsis nodosa KNOBBLY CLUB RUSH Tufting perennial sedge to 90cm; globular brownish flower heads throughout the year followed by black shining nuts. Tough and hardy. Ideal for waterlogged and saline soils. Tolerates drought once established. Jacksonia scoparia DOGWOOD Twiggy shrub 2-5m, usually leafless, with an open and often weeping habit. Orange-yellow pea flowers in racemes, August – October. Hardy and adaptable in a range of well drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Leptospermum liversidgei SWAMP MAY Small attractive wallum shrub to 2m. Citronella-scented leaves discourage mosquitoes. Masses of white to pinkish flowers spring and summer. Hardy, but prefers wetter sites; full sun or semi-shade.

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Leptospermum petersonii LEMON SCENTED TEA TREE A very popular medium shrub 3 – 5m. Small white flowers in early summer. The leaves produce a lovely lemon scent when crushed and the species has been used for oil distillation. Can be used effectively for screening and windbreaks and kept to shape with gentle pruning. Leptospermum polygalifolium WILD MAY Medium decorative shrub to 3m. Masses of white flowers in spring. Occurs naturally as undergrowth on sandy or stony ground in open forest country in SE Qld. Crimson rosellas are attracted to the fruit. Adaptable and hardy in sun or semi-shade; indifferent to soil type. Livistonia australis CABBAGE PALM Attractive palm to 20m. Hardy and adaptable in full sun (once established) or part shade with adequate moisture. Massed creamy-white flowers and round black fruits in late summer. Suitable indoor plant. Lomandra hystrix MAT RUSH Grows in clumps to 1m. Hardy and adaptable, suits wet or dry areas, as creek/dam stabilisation or garden feature. Pale yellow perfumed flower spikes. Very difficult to distinguish from the widespread L. longifolia. Lomandra longifolia MAT RUSH Grows in clumps to 1m. Hardy and adaptable, suits wet or dry areas, as creek/dam stabilisation or garden feature. Pale yellow perfumed flower spikes. Lophostemon confertus BRUSH BOX Tall tree of rainforest and open forest to 35m. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing dense attractive canopy; suits open situations. Excellent for revegetation and timber. Lophostemon suaveolens SWAMP BOX ― SWAMP TURPENTINE Handsome small to medium tree of coastal areas 15–25m. Creamy scented flowers in summer. Hardy in wet or drier situations in full sun. Fast growing in wet sites and tolerates poor drainage. Rainbow Lorikeets are attracted to the flowers; koalas eat the leaves. Mallotus mollissimus SOFT KAMALA Small, fast-growing, hardy rainforest tree to 12m. Small yellow-green male or female flowers. Mostly large to very large leaves. New growth in full sun may be pink. Fruit is a capsule, covered with hairy outgrowths. Hardy and adaptable in a variety of conditions. Mallotus philippensis RED KAMALA Fast-growing and common tree to 15m in or near rainforest areas. Birds attracted to the abundant red fruit which also produces a spectacular shade of red dye. Well worth planting in revegetation areas. Macaranga tanarius MACARANGA NEW Pioneer rainforest tree to 10m. Hardy and fast growing. Attractive leaves and masses of creamy-green flowers. Seeds attract birds. Excellent revegetation species Melaleuca bracteata BLACK TEA-TREE Large shrub 8+m. Hardy and fast growing with adequate moisture. Aromatic leaves. White bottlebrush flowers in spring and summer attract birds. Regular pruning promotes bushiness. Melaleuca linarifolia SNOW IN SUMMER Small tree or large shrub up to 8m. A popular plant in horticulture, widely used in home gardens and landscaping. Fluffly clusters of white flowers occurring late spring / early summer. Prefers moist sites or those with periodic water inundation, but will establish in drier areas though does not flower as well. Melaleuca nodosa PRICKLY-LEAVED PAPERBARK Rounded shrub to 3m with slender prickly leaves. Small white or yellow flowers in spring and summer. Hardy and adaptable in a variety of soils from sandy to clay.Tolerant of salt spray, so a useful screen in coastal conditions. Provides an excellent hiding place for small vulnerable tree frogs. Leaves deter predatory birds.

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Melaleuca pachyphylla WALLUM BOTTLEBRUSH Open shrub to 2m with large red or lime green bottlebrush flowers. Hardy and adapts to wet or dry sites. Shape is improved by pruning after flowering. Attracts birds. Melaleuca quinquenervia COMMON PAPERPARK Tree 12 to 14m, of wallum and swampy coastal areas. This plant is hardy and frost tolerant, excellent for wet sites but will withstand hot dry soils once established. Adaptable to most conditions. Melaleuca thymifolia PINK LACE — THYME HONEY-MYRTLE Small spreading aromatic wallum shrub to 1m. Showy mauve-pink flowers throughout the year. Hardy and adaptable to diverse conditions. Suitable for badly drained situations. Frost tolerant. Flowers best in full sun. Melastoma malabathricum BLUE TONGUE NEW Small shrub of wallum or swampy areas to 2m. Attractive pink/mauve flowers in spring. Edible fruit attracts birds. Prefers wet areas or ample watering. Melia azederach WHITE CEDAR — PERSIAN LILAC Small graceful rainforest tree to10m. Fragrant lilac flowers in spring, fern-like foliage. Fruit are ornamental bird-attracting, yellow berries. Fast growing in a variety of soils and conditions. Melicope elleryana PINK EUODIA NEW Hardy and fast-growing rainforest tree ±12m. Pioneer species for moist areas or creek banks; adapts to drier sites. Striking clusters of pink flowers along branches attract birds and butterflies. Makes a great shade tree. Myoporum acuminatum CREEPING BOOBIALLA Prostrate shrub to 50cm of coastal areas. White tubular flowers, some with purple spots, throughout the year. Edible purplish fruit is salty–sweet. Decorative thick fleshy leaves make it an excellent groundcover. WHITE BOLLY GUM Rainforest tree to 10m, often less as an understorey shrub. Attractive soft new growth. Prefers some moisture and protection when young. Prune to encourage bushiness. Fruit attracts birds. Oxylobium robustrum GOLDEN SHAGGY PEA Tall bushy shrub to 3m. Masses of orange flowers in spring. Hardy and adaptable for native gardens as an understorey shrub. Pandorea jasminoides BOWER OF BEAUTY — SCRUB WONGA VINE Vigorous rainforest vine or colourful ground cover. Large tubular white to pink flowers with a crimson throat; pruning can induce a compact habit; easy to grow in full sun or semi-shade. Pandorea pandorana WONGA VINE NEW A vigorous twining plant. Tubular flowers are typically creamy white with purple or brown markings in the throat. Flowering occurs mainly in spring but may persist into summer, followed by large oblong fruits which split to reveal elongated, winged seeds. Parachidendron pruinosum SNOW-WOOD—TULIP SIRIS Large bushy decorative shrub or small tree to 15m. Fragrant white/yellow pom-pom flowers in spring. Fast growing in a well-watered, well-drained sunny situation. Good for coastal areas but sensitive to heavy frost. Pararistolochia praevenosa RICHMOND BIRDWING BUTTERFLY VINE Vigorous rainforest vine – food host to the endangered Richmond Birdwing Butterfly. Pinkish tubular-shaped flowers with bright yellow inside from Sept – Dec. Part sun to semi- shade in moist well-drained soil. Pavetta australienis BUTTERFLY BUSH A small rainforest understorey shrub 2-4m with perfumed white flower cluster during winter and spring. Attracts butterflies. Round black berries in summer attracts wildlife. Handsome ornamental. Moderately fast growing and quite hardy in a well-drained soil. Sun or shade. Petalostigma triloculare QUININE BERRY Shrub or small open forest tree to 5m. Extremely hardy and adaptable; full sun or part shade. Decorative orange/red fruit, non-edible. Great subject for decorative screening in

Page 9 of 11 poor soils where other plants may fail. Philydrum lauginosum FROGSMOUTH/WOOLY FROGSMOUTH Tuberous, perennial herb to 1.5m. Attractive tufting habit with up to 25 yellow flowers on spikes appearing through most of the year. Provides food and cover for birds and native frogs. Useful and ornamental plant for ponds, dams or creek banks. Requires reliable moisture; full sun or part shade. Phyllanthus microcladus SMALL-LEAF PHYLLANTHUS Small understorey rainforest species to 2.5m. Tiny white pendulous flowers throughout the year. Hardy and adaptable in semi-shade or sun. A full sun situation will result in a more ornamental bushier specimen. Pipturus argenteus NATIVE MULBERRY/WHITE NETTLE ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Medium shrub or small rainforest tree to 8m. Stunning silvery hair on new growth. Small, white, clustered flowers in clusters during summer. White, fleshy fruits resembling spiky mulberries are sweetish and edible; attract birds. Prune plant to avoid legginess. Prefers moist, well-drained, acid soils in full sun or part shade. Pittosporum revolutum YELLOW PITTOSPORUM – BRISBANE LAUREL – HAIRY PITTOSPORUM Sparsely branched but densely foliaged shrub 1-4m. Pale yellow, fragrant tubular flowers in spring. Fruit an orange-yellow capsule with decorate red seeds. Very hardy. Good screening specimen. Bird attracting. australis (syn. australis) BLACK APPLE Medium to tall rainforest tree 15+m. Sweet and tasty large blue-black fruit. Extra water and fertilizer will help to overcome initial slow growth. Excellent cabinet timber tree. Possibilities as a commercial bush food crop. Podocarpus elatus BROWN PINE Attractive rainforest tree 10-20m. Hardy in a variety of situations. Can be slow growing at first. Plum-like edible fruit attract birds and is suitable for jams and jellies. Cabinet timber uses. HAIRY PSYCHOTRIA Rainforest understorey shrub to about 3m. Yellowish-white flowers in clusters from February to April. Fruit a small lemon-yellow berry attractive to birds, especially the . Hardy, but prefers ample moisture. Pultenaea euchila ORANGE PULTENAEA NEW An erect and open shrub 1-2m tall. Orange-yellow pea flowers June – November. Inflated egg-shaped to triangular seed pods. Hardy and drought tolerant; needs a well-drained soil (sandy, loam or clay) in a sunny or semi-shaded site. Pultenea retusa EGGS AND BACON Small shrub 1m high. Attractive bright orange-yellow pea flowers with red lower petals occur during winter and spring. Prefers moist situations in sun or in partial shade. Rhodosphaera rhodanthema DEEP YELLOW WOOD Attractive rainforest tree to 20m; valuable timber species. Hardy and fast growing under neglect. Large clusters of red and pink flowers attract birds. Suitable container plant. Rubus rosifolius NATIVE RASPBERRY/ROSE-LEAF BRAMBLE ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Erect to scrambling, prickly shrub with long trailing stems to 2m long. White flowers all year round. Succulent edible, sweet-tasting fruit can be made into jams, pies and preserves. Aboriginal people used leaves to treat diarrhoea. Fruit a mild laxative if eaten in large quantities. Hardy in diverse situations but good soil will enhance fruit flavour. Sannantha similis TWIGGY MYRTLE ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Attractive small weeping shrub 3+m with a dense twiggy round top and ascending spreading branches. Fine, dark green leaves used to produce a pleasant tasting tea. Masses of tiny white flowers in spring and summer. Useful as a hedging or screening plant. Can be pruned to desired shape. Synoum glandulosum SCENTLESS ROSEWOOD Small rainforest tree to 5m. Hardy in most sites. Copes with light frost. Attractive, fragrant,

Page 10 of 11 pink and white flowers. Red fruit in spring attracts birds. Suitable tub plant for indoors or out. Syncarpia glomulifera TURPENTINE Tall hardwood tree to ± 25m. Fluffy white bird-attracting flowers in spring. Distinctive woody fruit capsules. Hardy and fast growing for shade or timber. Adaptable to a variety of sites. Useful as a windbreak. Symplocos harroldii HAIRY HAZLEWOOD Coastal tree to 8m. This is a near threatened species with clustered, shallowly-toothed leaves. Small white to cream flowers on short spikes in summer, followed by small black ovoid fruit. francisii FRANCIS’ WATER GUM — GIANT WATER GUM Beautiful medium rainforest tree 10-25m. Small white flowers in summer. Ornamental purple edible fruit in large numbers January – March; attract wildlife. Tolerates full sun and light frost. Young leaves are brilliant red or pink. Superb container plant. CREEK LILLY PILLY Rainforest tree to 15m, usually smaller bushy shrub. Ornamental foliage and pinkish fruit, edible but not delectable, can be pruned as a screen. Very hardy in a wide range of conditions. RIBERRY ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Beautiful small rainforest tree 5 – 10m. Popular bushtucker tree with fluffy cream-white flowers and masses of edible magenta fruit in early summer. Hardy and adaptable. Attractive weeping foliage and outstandingly beautiful pink-red new growth. Can be pruned to keep low. Excellent screen species. Toechima tenax PITTED-LEAF STEELWOOD – BRUSH TEAK Small rainforest tree 5-8m in cultivation. Cream white flowers April to June. Bird-attracting orange/yellow fruit ripening in spring. Hardy in most locations. Handsome dense foliage makes it a good screening subject. Trema tomentosa POISON PEACH — PEACH-LEAF — POISON BUSH Large shrub or small tree ± 5m. Tiny greenish/yellow flowers in summer. Peach-like leaves. Fruit are small black berries which are toxic to stock. Hardy in a variety of well-drained sites. Trophis scandens BURNY VINE – FIRE VINE – SMARTY SMARTY Vigorous and hardy rainforest climber. Creamy-green unisexual flowers. Fruit an edible red berry. Bark was used for dilly bags and nets by Aboriginal people. Host to the Eastern brown Crow Butterfly. Viola hederaceae IVY LEAVED VIOLET Ground cover, found normally in wet eucalypt forests. This pretty little herb is a welcome addition to local gardens and rockeries. In the right conditions, it forms dense mats of a few centimetres high. Will withstand shade or full sun provided the area is moist. Westringia species NATIVE ROSEMARY Small spreading shrub 1.5m. Lilac flowers throughout the year; fine grey-green foliage. Extremely hardy, drought tolerant and quick growing; full sun preferred for compact growth. Excellent subject for shrubberies.

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