SPECIES AVAILABLE FROM NOOSA & DISTRICT LANDCARE RESOURCE CENTRE, POMONA, September 2014 (opposite the pub)

Prices: Tube stock: $1.80 * Orders over 500: $1.50 Kauri, Brown & Hoop pines: $2.20 * Monthly $1 Specials Bunya pines: $3.50 * Members receive 10% - 20% discount on Other larger pots as marked * Phone 5485 2468 to pre-order plants

Alectryon coriaceus BEACH ALECTRYON Bushy coastal shrub 1-6m. Panicles of small yellow flowers in winter and distinctive bird-attracting . Very hardy in a coastal site, not frost tolerant.

Acacia falcata SILVER-LEAVED WATTLE Medium shrub or small tree to 3m. Pale yellow flowers autumn to winter. Fast growing re-vegetation species. Hardy and adaptable.

Acacia fimbriata BRISBANE WATTLE Shrub or bushy small tree to 4m. Hardy and fast growing. Attractive ferny semi-weeping foliage. Flowers are scented yellow fluffy balls in winter.

Allocasuarina torulosa ROSE SHE-OAK Medium tree slender and pyramidal 10 – 25 metres. Food tree for Black Cockatoos. Hardy and adaptable; suitable for moist rich or nutrient-deficient sandy soils; frost tolerant.

Alocasia brisbanenis CUNJEVOI Rainforest clumping plant with large spade-like leaves. Fragrant but poisonous yellow-green flower – juicy but toxic sweet-smelling red fruit. Prefers semi-shaded moist sites; soil type not critical.

Alpinia caerulea NATIVE GINGER Clumping plant to 1.5m. Understorey species, likes shady moist site. Bright blue attract birds. Fruit, leaves and tuberous roots are edible and make a tasty addition to salads.

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.

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.

Backhousia citriodora LEMON MYRTLE Rainforest tree to 15m, usually shrub to 3m. Moderately hardy in well-drained site. Dense foliage, white heads of flowers. Lemon-scented leaves used as bushtucker; grown commercially for flavouring and oil.

Backhousia myrtifolia SILKY MYRTLE ― GREY MYRTLE Large shrub or small tree 3 – 7 metres. Profuse white flowers in spring. Hardy and adaptable; ample moisture and nutrients in the early stages promote growth.

Baeckea frutescens WEEPING BAECKEA Weeping ornamental woody shrub to 2.5m; masses of small white flowers October to November; very hardy in average to well-drained soils in full sun; nectar source for bees and insects.

Banksia integrifolia COASTAL BANKSIA Medium tree to 15m, hardy in a variety of soils, prefers good drainage. Ornamental yellow cylindrical flower spikes, bird and insect attracting.

Baumea rubignosa SOFT TWIGRUSH Clumping sedge to 1 metre. Fluffy reddish-brown flower heads year-round followed by shiny orange nuts. Suits wet or poorly drained soils.

Callerya megasperma NATIVE WISTERIA Vigorous, woody rainforest climber. Pendulous clusters of pale purple and white flowers in spring Hardy and fast growing with adequate moisture

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 attract cockatoos, rosellas and galahs. Moderately fast growing; hardy in a variety of situations; suits sandy well-drained soils; durable timber tree.

Cassia brewsteri LEICHHARDT BEAN Rainforest tree ±10m. Adaptable to various free-draining soils, tolerates dry conditions. Showy red and yellow pendulous flowers (flowers when quite young), attractive glossy foliage.

Castanospermum austale BLACK BEAN Handsome tree with shiny leaves and brilliant flowers 15 -20m. Prefers rich, well drained soil with ample moisture but is very adaptable. Full sun and light frost is tolerated. ‘Chestnut like’ was a food source for Aborigines but only after extensive soaking, leaching and roasting to remove the toxic saponin.

Casuarina cunninghamiana RIVER SHE-OAK Medium graceful tree 10 – 30 metres. Rusty-brown male flowers ― dark red female flowers (Male and female flowers on separate tree) attract birdlife. Adaptable, fast growing and hardy.

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 – SCRUB IRONWOOD Medium sized rare rainforest tree ± 20m; small creamy/white flowers in dense heads in April; fruit a dry capsule; bark an orange/brown or pinkish/mauve colour. Hardy; tolerates full sun and poor soil; frost tolerant.

Citrus australasica var. sanguinea (syn Microcitrus australasica var.sanguinea) FINGER LIME Thorny evergreen shrub to 4m; white to pink petalled flowers; edible acidic red cylindrical fruit to 10cm with pink caviar-like pulp. Requires rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position; tolerates light frost.

Commersonia bartramia BROWN KURRAJONG Hardy and fast growing pioneer rainforest species to 10m. Masses of white flowers in summer; pale trunk and the horizontally layered appearance of the foliage are very attractive; frost tender when young.

Cordyline petiolaris BROAD–LEAVED PALM LILY Tall narrow palm lily 2-6 metres. Spikes of tiny purple flowers followed by edible red . Hardy and adaptable in all soil types; best in semi-shade with ample moisture during dry spells; dislikes heavy frosts.

Cordyline rubra RED-FRUITED PALM LILY Oranmental rainforest understorey species to 3m. Suits shady areas or indoor tub; attractive red berries reportedly edible.

Corymbia citriodora subsp.variegata SPOTTED GUM Tall gum tree 10 – 40 metres. Cream flowers autumn to spring; distinctive mottled bark. Hardy on shallow stony soils on ridges. Versatile elastic timber used widely in construction. Flowers attract wildlife.

Crinum pedunculatum RIVER LILY 2

Clumping plant to 1.5m with numerous large white fragrant flowers over a long period in summer. Suitable for moist areas but tolerates sun or shade, poor drainage, saline influence, frost and indifferent soil.

Cryptocarya triplinervis BROWN LAUREL ― THREE-VEINED CRYPTOCARYA Small to medium bushy tree to 20 metres. Tiny yellowish-green flowers Oct – Jan. Fruit a bird-attracting, glossy black drupe. Hardy in exposed situations, especially coastal winds; prefers a sunny situation.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides TUCKEROO Rainforest tree to 10m or more. Hardy and salt tolerant; good shade tree. Attractive foliage and orange edible fruit, attracts birds.

Cymbopogon refractus BARBED WIRE GRASS Hardy perennial grass to 1.5m for sun or light shade; red-brown flower spikelets; excellent for low maintenance gardens; provides habitat for ground-dwelling mammals and frogs; seed eaten by rosellas.

Dianella caerulea BLUE FLAX LILY Clumping grass-like plant with blue flowers and blue berries. Grows in shade or partial sun. Hardy in most soils with adequate moisture.

Diploglottis australis NATIVE TAMARIND Rainforest tree to 10m. Prefers moist, sheltered site in sun or part shade, frequent watering and regular fertiliser speeds growth. Attractive tub plant. Edible but sour fruit attracts birds and bats.

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. cuneata WEDGE-LEAF HOPBUSH Small dense hardy shrub to 3 metres; 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.

Dodonea viscosa subsp. viscosa STICKY HOP BUSH - GIANT HOP BUSH Small evergreen shrub to 2m. Papery green fruit capsules ripen to a purple/reddish colour. Very fast growing and hardy in sun or part shade in a well-drained position. The pale-headed rosellas love its fruit.

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.

Erythrina vespertilio BAT’S WING CORAL TREE ― BRAKE-BLOCK PINE Shrub or large tree ± 8 metres. Bird-attracting red flowers, usually in spring. Hardy and fast-growing in full sun with adequate moisture and perfect drainage; dislikes excess humidity.

Eucalyptus acmenoides WHITE MAHOGANY Tall tree to 35m suited to well-drained loam or clay soils in most coastal regions where there is little frost. Excellent timber tree, suitable for shade, ornamental and windbreak planting.

Eucalyptus creba NARROW-LEAVED IRONBARK Large tree of open forest to 30m, hard reddish durable timber. Adaptable but prefers dry conditions and heavy loamy soil over clay. Slow growing. Hard, deeply furrowed, persistent black bark and narrow drooping leaves.

Eucalyptus robusta SWAMP MAHOGANY ‘Koala Food Tree’ Tree of wallum areas to 25m. Heavy and durable timber. Suitable for coastal areas, particularly wet sites and heavy clay soils.

Eucalyptus siderophloia GREY IRONBARK ‘Koala Food Tree’‘

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Tall erect gum  15 metres. Branches persistent to almost ground level; hard red timber used in construction; secondary food source for Koalas and Gliders; flowers attract Squirrel Gliders and lorikeets.

Eustrephus latifolius WOMBAT Twinning climber to 1 metre. 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.

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.

Flindersia xanthoxyla YELLOWOOD Medium to large rainforest tree10m with dense rounded canopy; masses of creamy-white flowers in summer; decorative woody seeds pods; hardy and adaptable; valuable timber tree; makes an excellent 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.

Glochidion ferdinandi CHEESE TREE Small attractive pioneer tree to 12m often found along watercourses; fast growing and adaptable to harsher conditions. Small red or yellow fruit over a long period attracts birds.

Glochidion sumatranum UMBRELLA CHEESE TREE Graceful tree to +/- 15m. Cheeselike fruits and greenish flowers. Favours moist soils and tolerates less than perfect drainage.

Gossia hillii SCALY MYRTLE Small rainforest tree with colourful new growth 6 -12 metres. Small white flowers in spring. Bird-attracting black berries in autumn; sun or part shade; prefers a moist, well-drained site; suitable as a tub specimen.

Hardenbergia violacea NATIVE SARSAPARILLA – FALSE SARSAPARILLA 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 pergolas or fences; good ground cover.

Hakea florulenta THREE – VIENED HAKEA Open upright shrub  2 metres; perfumed creamy white flowers in early spring attract birds; unusual woody seed capsules. Hardy and adaptable but requires good drainage.

Harpullia 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.

Hibiscus diversifolius SWAMP HIBISCUS Small spreading prickly shrub 1 to 2 metres. Beautiful, pale yellow flowers with maroon center, spring and autumn. Prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade.

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.

Indigofera australis AUSTRALIAN INDIGO Small perennial shrub to 1.8m. Mauve-pink, pea-like flowers and brown seed pods throughout the year; best in full sun in well-drained soils. Careful trimming after flowering will induce an attractive tiered growth habit. 4

Ipomoea pes-caprae BEACH MORNING GLORY - GOAT’S FOOT Scrambling vine with mauve flowers year-round. Hardy in well-drained sand or loamy soils, sun or part shade. Salt spray tolerant; low water requirements. Important dune stabilizer. All parts of this plant toxic if eaten.

Isolepis nodosa KNOBBY 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.

Jagera pseudorhus FOAMBARK Rainforest tree to 12, usually 4-6m; attractive ferny foliage. Hardy pioneer tree or tub plant. Maroon fruit changes to yellow-brown and has penetrating hairs which can irritate the skin; tolerates full sun and mild frost.

Juncus usitatus COMMON RUSH – TUSSOCK RUSH Freshwater rush to 1.2m. Stiff, dense, tufted flowers spring to summer. Requires consistent wet ground; grow along creek banks and in ponds and bogs. An attractive rush that provides cover and food for native animals.

Lepironia articulata GREY SEDGE Perennial clumping sedge to 2 metres. Reddish-brown flower head. Grown at swamp or water’s edge. The grey teal duck feeds from the seeds. An important sedge for re-vegetation purposes.

Leptospermum liversidgei SWAMP MAY Small attractive wallum shrub to 2m; citronella scented leaves discourage mosquitoes; masses of white to pinkish flowers spring and summer; extremely hardy; adaptable to wet or drier sites; full sun or semi-shade.

Leptospermum polygalifolium WILD MAY Shrub of dry heath and open forest to 3m. Adaptable and hardy, masses of white flowers in spring. Prune after flowering to keep bushy. Suitable as a screen or windbreak.

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.

Mallotus mollissimus SOFT KAMALA Small rainforest tree to12m. Small yellow-green male or female flowers. Fruit are three-lobed capsules, hairy and grey-brown. Hardy and adaptable.

Melaleuca salicina WEEPING WHITE BOTTLEBRUSH Medium tree to 15m. Attractive pinkish new growth, prolific flowering, attracts birds. Tolerates moist sites, hardy in a variety of situations.

Melaleuca thymifolia PINK LACE — THYME HONEY-MYRTLE Small spreading aromatic wallum shrub to 1 metre. 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.

Melaleuca quinquenervia PAPERBARK Swamp/wallum tree 12–14m. Whitish papery trunk with corky bark; masses of cream bottlebrush flowers attract wildlife. Hardy and frost tolerant; excellent for wet sites and tolerant of hot dry soils.

Melastoma malabathricum BLUE TONGUE 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 5

Small graceful rainforest tree to10 metres. 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 Rainforest tree ± 12m. Hardy and fast growing. Pioneer species for moist areas or creek banks; adapts to drier sites. Striking clusters of pink flowers along branches attract birds and butterflies. Great shade tree.

Myoporum montanum WATER BUSH – BOOBALIA Erect shrub to 5m. Tiny white flowers throughout the year. Fruit an edible, bird-attracting, pink to light-purple berry. Hardy and drought tolerant in well-drained soils. Excellent for embankment and erosion control.

Oxylobium robustum GOLDEN SHAGGY PEA Tall bushy shrub to 3 metres. Masses of orange flowers in spring. Hardy and adaptable for native gardens as an understorey shrub.

Pandanus tectorius PANDANUS — BEACH SCREW PINE Small, palm-like tree to 5 metres. Distinctive pineapple-like fruit-heads bearing large orange fruit. Hardy in most well-drained soils in full sun.

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.

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.

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 poor soils where other plants may fail.

Petalostigma pubescens HAIRY QUININE TREE Small tree usually 5-6m with stout trunk, dark knobbly bark and crooked arched-over branches. Slow-growing but extremely hardy and adaptable; unusual garden specimen; bitter yellow/orange fruit eaten by emus.

Philydrum lauginosum FROGSMOUTH – WOOLY FROGSMOUTH Tuberous, perennial, wetland herb, to 1.5 metres; numerous yellow flowers most of the year; provides food and cover for birds and native frogs; excellent subject for plantings in ponds, dams or on creek banks.

Pilidiostigma rhytispermum SMALL-LEAVED PLUM MYRTLE Rainforest or margins shrub to 3m. Suitable as understorey species. Full sun or semi-shade; very hardy but prefers ample moisture. Attractive white, bird-attracting flowers and shiny black fruit.

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.

Pittosporum undulatum SWEET PITTOSPORUM — NATIVE DAPHNE Small rainforest tree 8 — 10m. Perfumed white flowers in spring. Fruit are long-lasting orange berries that attract birds. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing; excellent low windbreak or screen plant.

Psychotria loniceroides HAIRY PSYCHOTRIA Rainforest understorey shrub to about 3m. Yellowish-white flowers in clusters from Feb to April. Fruit a small lemon-yellow berry attractive to birds, especially the Green Catbird; hardy, but prefers ample moisture.

Rubus rosifolius NATIVE RASPBERRY – ROSE-LEAF BRAMBLE Erect to scrambling, prickly shrub; trailing stems to 2m. White flowers all year round; fruit is an edible red berry and a rich source of Vitamin C. Hardy in diverse situations. Good replacement plant for Lantana. 6

Sannantha similis TWIGGY MYRTLE (syn. Babingtonia similis & Baeckea virgata) Attractive shrub ±3m, prefers a moist well-drained site in a variety of soils. Branches tend to become arching with masses of flowers in spring and summer. Great screening shrub.

Scaevola calendulacea SCENTED FAN FLOWER Succulent sprawling multi-stemmed herb to 30cm. Thick fleshy leaves and purple-blue flowers year round; edible purple fruit turns black when ripening from Aug to Nov. Important dune stabilizing species.

Sterculia quadrifida PEANUT TREE Handsome bushy rainforest tree 6-18m; fruit an eye-catching red capsule with shiny black seeds tasting of peanuts; can be semi-deciduous in colder climates; undemanding of soil type but requires good drainage.

Stenocarpus sinuatus FIREWHEEL TREE OR WHEEL OF FIRE Popular and well-known rainforest tree to around 15m. Dense, columnar growth with dark glossy leaves; Distinctive bright orange/red blossoms arranged in a wheel in summer and flowering inside the outer foliage. Protect from frost and wind in the early stages.

Syzygium corynanthum SOUR CHERRY Medium rainforest tree to 15m. Clusters of small white flowers in summer-winter. Bright red pear-shaped fruit autumn-spring; extremely sour but can be used for jam. Adaptable to many soils and positions; hardy in full sun and light frost; slow-growing at first, it makes a pleasing tub plant.

Syzygium luehmannii RIBERRY 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.

Syzygium smithii 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.

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 ± 5 metres. Tiny greenish/yellow flowers in summer; peach-like leaves; fruit are small black berries toxic to stock. Hardy in a variety of well-drained sites

Viola hederacea NATIVE VIOLET Perennial creeping herb; small white and violet edible flowers most of the year. Likes a moist well drained spot, full or part shade; tolerates sun but not dry conditions. Makes a beautiful groundcover.

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.

Wikstroemia indica TIE BUSH – BOOTLACE BARK Small shrub 1-2 metres. Pale green/cream flower heads spring and autumn. Fruit a succulent bright red berry. (Fruit and leaves toxic if eaten): Hardy in all well drained soil types

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