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

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Alectryon coriaceus BEACH ALECTRYON Bushy coastal shrub 1-6m. Panicles of small yellow flowers in winter and distinctive bird-attracting fruit. 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.

Acacia macradenia ZIG ZAG WATTLE Very attractive small open tree with pendulous branches. Golden yellow balls of flowers in winter. Hardy in a variety of well-drained soils in a sunny or partial shaded position.

Acacia melanoxylon BLACKWOOD Medium sized tree to 20 metres. Pale cream pom-pom flowers in the warmer months. Attractive, thick crown; hardy, fast growing and long lived; indifferent to soil types but prefers a sunny position.

Acacia o’shanesii IRISH WATTLE Small graceful tree with attractive drooping foliage ± 6m. Pale yellow aromatic flowers throughout the year; hardy and fast growing in well-drained soil and as an understorey tree. Flowers used in bush tucker recipes.

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.

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 berries 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.

Archontophoenix cunninghamiana BANGALOW PALM Tall graceful, fast growing palm which can tolerate boggy ground, full shade or some exposure. Quite hardy but frost tender when young. Large clusters of bird-attracting red fruits on mature plants.

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.

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

Banksia spinulosa var. collina GOLDEN CANDLESTICKS - HAIRPIN BANKSIA Small dense decorative shrub to 2.5 metres. Long, showy spikes of golden flowers in winter attracts birds and are used in flower arrangements. Hardy in most well-drained soil types, in a sunny open situation.

Banksia robur SWAMP BANKSIA – BROAD-LEAVED BANKSIA Low spreading decorative shrub 1 to 1.5 metres. Aquamarine flower spikes turning to greenish-yellow. Grows in poorly drained soil but also withstands drought conditions; prefers a sunny position.

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.

Callicoma serratifolia CALLICOMA ― WHITE ALDER Large ornamental rainforest shrub or small tree to 10 metres. Fluffy creamy-white flowers spring to summer. Hardy and adaptable in sun or shade; fast growing with ample water and some shelter; tolerates periodically waterlogged and poor soil. Good screening plant.

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.

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’ seed 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.

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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 fruits. 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.citriodora SPOTTED GUM Tall gum tree 10 – 40 metres. Cream flowers spring and summer; lemon-scented leaves. Hardy on shallow stony soils. An important tree for structural timber and honey production. Flowers attract wildlife.

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 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 Iaevigata GLOSSY LAUREL ― GREY SASSAFRAS Small handsome rainforest tree or large shrub ±6 metres. 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 Small understorey rainforest tree to 10m. Creamish/pink flowers in hairy panicles Aug-Jan. Fruit, a velvety- brown capsule with orange aril attracts birds; slow growing; lovely contrasting red new growth.

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

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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.

Doodia aspera RASP FERN Evergreen rhizomatous fern to about 20cm; attractive pinkish new growth. Very hardy; best in partial to full shade in fertile moist, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline soil, but will tolerate less than perfect conditions.

Ehretia acuminata KODA 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.

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 cloeziana GYMPIE MESSMATE To 35m, very popular timber species. Grows very rapidly on rich coastal soils but will also make satisfactory growth on dry stony ridges. Good bee tree.

Eucalyptus grandis FLOODED GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’ Very tall tree of open forest and rainforest to 60m, valuable timber species. Prefers fertile soils and adequate moisture. Drops large limbs in wind/storms.

Eucalyptus pilularis BLACKBUTT ‘Koala Food Tree’ Very tall tree of open forest to 50m, one of the most important hardwoods. Fast growing, prefers rich, moist, coastal soils but will grow on poorer soils of good depth. Good honey producer.

Eucalyptus propinqua GREY GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’ Tall tree of open forest to 40m. When the bark is shed in summer it leaves bright orange patches beneath. Prefers well drained slopes and ridges in loams or clays.

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 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 siderophloia GREY IRONBARK ‘Koala Food Tree’‘ 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 BERRY 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.

Ficus rubignosa ROCK FIG – RUSTY FIG – PORT JACKSON FIG Small rainforest tree ± 15 metres. Red figs ripen throughout the year attract birds. Very hardy in various conditions; sun or partial shade.

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. 4

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.

Goodenia rotundifolia STAR GOODENIA Prostrate perennial groundcover with runners; bright yellow flowers produced throughout the year; fruit a small round capsule with pale brown seeds; hardy and versatile in full sun or in an understorey situation.

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.

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 attract numerous birds and fauna. Excellent cabinet timber.

Hakea actites GIBBOSA ― PRICKLY HAKEA Stiff, woody wallum shrub ± 2m. Creamy white flowers in spring. Hardy, requires full sun and well-drained soil for best flowering; adapts to wet or dry situations; handsome specimen plant with pungent needle-like foliage.

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 5

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.

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.

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 - 25 metres. 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 while koalas will eat the leaves.

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.

Mallotus phillippensis RED KAMALA

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Medium rainforest tree ± 10m. Yellowish flowers in racemes, June to Sept. Deep red fruit are covered with a powdery substance used to make dye for silk in India. Hardy in a range of conditions; full sun or part shade.

Melaleuca linariifolia SNOW-IN-SUMMER Attractive tall shrub or small to medium tree 2– 10m. Masses of fluffy white flowers throughout the year. Suits most situations with ample moisture; tolerates inundation; valuable ornamental and creek-stabilization shrub.

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.

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 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 to 10m. Hardy and fast growing. Pioneer species for moist areas or creek banks, tolerates drier sites. Attractive clusters of pink flowers along branches. Black seeds attract birds.

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.

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 handsome ornamental rainforest understorey shrub 2 to 4m. Clusters of white perfumed, butterfly- attracting flowers winter and spring; moderately fast growing and 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 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. 7

Pipturus argenteus NATIVE MULBERRY ― WHITE NETTLE Medium shrub or small rainforest tree to 8 metres. Succulent, edible white fruits mature in winter. (Male and female flowers borne on separate plants). 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.

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.

Pultenea villosa KEROSENE BUSH — HAIRY PEA BUSH Small shrub 1 – 2 metres high. Attractive orange-yellow pea flowers during winter & spring. Hardy in sun or in partial shade.

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.

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.

Streblus brunonianus WHALEBONE TREE – PRICKLY FIG A shrub or small graceful tree to 15m. Small inconspicuous flowers; Fruit is a bird-attracting edible yellow berry ripening in summer; very hardy and adaptable. The dense crown make it a valuable shade tree.

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.

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.

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Toona ciliata RED CEDAR Well-known rainforest cabinet timber tree ± 20 metres. Tiny white flowers in spring; fast growing with attractive foliage and pink new growth; easily grown if given adequate moisture, fertilizer and shelter from frost in the first two years; young trees may suffer badly from attack by Cedar Tip Moth. Makes a tall handsome shade tree.

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.

Waterhousea floribunda WEEPING LILLY-PILLY Small to medium graceful rainforest tree 10+ m. Drooping foliage makes an attractive shade tree; small fluffy white flowers in spring; summer fruit a greenish-white berry; needs well drained soil with adequate moisture.

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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