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Plant Species

Acacia fimbriata BRISBANE WATTLE Shrub or bushy small tree to 4m. Hardy and fast growing. Attractive ferny semi-weeping foliage. are scented, yellow, fluffy balls in winter. Acacia macradenia ZIG ZAG WATTLE NEW Very beautiful small open ornamental tree with pendulous branches. Golden yellow balls of flowers in winter. Hardy in a variety of well-drained soils. Acacia 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 Australia’s best for cabinet work and ornamental interiors. Alchornea ilicifolia NATIVE HOLLY NEW Small understorey shrub to 3m. Small cream/green flowers. Fruit an inconspicuous green brown or black capsule. Hardy and adaptable to most situations in a well-drained soil; forgiving under neglect but extra nutrients and mulch will improve appearance and performance. 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. CUNJEVOI Rainforest clumping plant with large spade-like . Fragrant but poisonous yellow- green – juicy but toxic, sweet-smelling red fruit. Prefers semi-shaded moist sites; soil type not critical. Alphitonia excelsa RED ASH NEW Medium to large pioneer tree  15m. Hardy and adaptable, fast growing. Masses of tiny white flowers followed by black berries attract 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 Medium to tall graceful feather palm to 25m with pinkish-mauve flowers in drooping panicles August – December, followed by bright red berries December – May. 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 ±15m. Small bell-like creamy flowers in winter. Coppery, winged seeds and leaves with a distinctive shinny reddish-brown colour underneath. Hardy once established. Arytera foveolata PITTED COOGERA Usually a shrubby tree 5-8m, sometimes taller in dry rainforest. Flowers are small, cream/rusty from axils March-September. This is a hardy, small, slow-growing tree suitable for suburban gardens. It has attractive flushes of limp pinkish new growth which slowly turns pale green as it matures. Host plant for caterpillars of Nacaduba berenice (Six Line Blue).

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Atractocarpus chartaceus NARROW-LEAVED GARDENIA Small, attractive rainforest shrub with dark green glossy leaves, opposite or in whorls of three. The delicate star-shaped white flowers carry a strong perfume. The fruit develops into an orange-red berry containing numerous triangular seeds and the sweet pulp attracts wildlife. This is a common understorey shrub in subtropical and dry rainforests and makes an appealing plant for shady positions. 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 and is tough and hardy when established. Leaves are simple, alternate, glassy and diamond-shaped with toothed edges. Flowers are small and white, November - 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. Backhousia citriodora LEMON MYRTLE ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Attractive shrub usually to 3m, taller in rainforest situations. Moderately hardy in well-drained site. Dense foliage, white heads of flowers. Lemon-scented leaves used as bush tucker. Grown commercially for flavouring and oil. Backhousia myrtifolia 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. 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 flower 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. Barklya syringifolia BARKLYA – CROWN OF GOLD TREE NEW Dense rainforest shrub to 7m. Racemes of golden flowers in early summer. Fairly hardy and adaptable in well-drained soil; slow growing at first 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. Brachychiton acerifolius FLAME TREE Medium to large rainforest tree 12–35m. Stunning display of red, bell-shaped flowers in panicles, October-January, followed by edible seeds. Hardy and fast growing in average conditions. 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. Callitris columellaris COASTAL CYPRESS PINE NEW Medium to large conical tree to 20m. Attractive coppery, winged seeds. Hardy in a variety of situations; suits sandy well-drained soils; cones attracts cockatoos, rosellas and galahs. Carissa ovata CURRANT BUSH – BLACKBERRY Decorative small spiny shrub 1 - 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. Carpobrotus 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 +12m. 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. 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 a mottled appearance. It 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, poor soil and is frost tolerant. Cissus antarctica NATIVE GRAPE – WATER VINE – KANGAROO VINE Robust and vigorous rainforest vine or groundcover. Dense clusters of yellow flowers in summer. The vine offers shelter and nesting sites for birds. 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 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. Cordyline petiolaris BROAD–LEAVED PALM LILY Tall narrow palm lily 2-6m. 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. Corymbia intermedia BLOODWOOD ‘Koala Food Tree’ Medium to tall tree (10 – 36m) with moderately dense canopy. Masses of white flowers in panicles December to May. Hardy in all soil types. Flowers attracts many species of wildlife. Corymbia citriodora Subsp. Citriodora SPOTTED GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’ Tall gum tree 10 – 40m. Cream flowers July-Sept and Nov-Dec. Hardy on shallow, stony soils on hills, ridges and mountain slopes. 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, salt tolerant and a good shade tree with attractive foliage. 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 are eaten by many species of birds. Deeringia amaranthoides SHRUBBY DEERINGIA Small shrub to 2m or a gentle climber, with long thin stems that are often red. Has alternate, glabrous leaves with small greenish white flowers in spikes. 5mm bright red fruits on spikes.

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Dianella caerulea BLUE FLAX LILY NEW Clumping grass-like plant with blue flowers and blue berries. Grows in shade or partial sun. Hardy in most soils with adequate moisture. Great for borders. Dianella congesta BEACH FLAX LILLY NEW Perennial lily-like herb to 50 cm high. Mauve-blue flowers with yellow centres throughout the year. Fruit is a bright purple-blue berry. Hardy in all conditions; full sun or shade Diploglottis 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 September - November. Prefers average or moist soils, sun or semi shade. Provides food for the pale green triangle butterfly. Diploglottis campbellii SMALL-LEAVED TAMARIND ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Endangered rainforest tree to 25m with handsome shady crown. Creamy-brown flowers in daisy-like panicle. Juicy, red edible fruit useful for drinks and jams. Slow growing, requires adequate nutrients in sheltered site. Dioscorea transversa NATIVE YAM ‘Bushtucker Tree’ 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, three- lobed fruits 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. Dodonea viscosa subsp. Viscosa STICKY HOP BUSH - GIANT HOP BUSH NEW Small evergreen shrub to 2m. Insignificant flowers; male and female plants. 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. Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata WEDGE-LEAF HOPBUSH 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 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. Elaeocarpus grandis BLUE QUANDONG Large, very fast-growing, buttressed rainforest tree to 40m or more. 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 attract birds and wildlife. Excellent for revegetation and cabinet timber. Erythrina vespertilio BAT’S WING CORAL TREE Shrub or large tree ± 8m. 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 - YELLOW STRINGYBARK NEW Excellent timber tree to 35m. White flowers spring to summer. A major pollen source for European bees. Eucalyptus bancroftii BANCROFT’S RED GUM - TUMBLEDOWN GUM This small ornamental tree to 15m, usually smaller, is characterized by a crooked main stem, 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 trees grow in a swampy wallum habitat, often forming small groups on the higher parts that do not become wet and waterlogged. Eucalyptus cloeziana GYMPIE MESSMATE White flowers spring to summer. A tall, attractive, erect tree to 35m with a rough, persistent, dark brown bark over the trunk and larger branches and smooth “gum’ bark on the small branches.

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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 to reveal 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. Eucalyptus robusta SWAMP MAHOGANY NEW ‘Koala Food Tree’ Koala food tree to 25 metres. Small white flowers in autumn to winter used by lorikeets and ants. Prefers swampy areas of the wallum, although suitable for coastal areas, particularly wet sites and heavy clay soils. Eucalyptus tereticornis QLD BLUE GUM NEW ‘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. Flagellaria indica SUPPLEJACK NEW Vigorous rainforest climber to 15m. Small cream-whitish flower panicles Spring – Autumn. Attracts birds and butterflies. Fast growing but prefers shady and moist sites. Ficinia nodosa KNOBBLY CLUB RUSH Tufting perennial sedge to 90cm; globular brownish flower heads throughout the year followed by black shining nuts. Tough and hardy, it is ideal for waterlogged and saline soils. Tolerates drought once established. 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. Attracts many species of birds. The leaves attract caterpillars of the Common Crow and Purple Moonbeam Butterfly. Ficus marcrophylla MORETON BAY FIG NEW ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Large strangling fig, 15 – 35m approximately. Edible orange to purple fruit ripening throughout the year. Hardy in most locations including dry sandy soil but appreciates adequate moisture. Suitable for coastal conditions. Moderately frost tolerant. Ficus rubignosa ROCK FIG/RUSTY FIG Small rainforest tree ±15m. Bears yellow figs that ripen to red throughout the year and attract birds. 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 form upper branches. Semi-deciduous and fast growing. White fruit attracts birds and other wildlife. Suitable for large gardens or revegetation. Ficus watkinsiana STRANGLER FIG ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Large rainforest tree ± 30m. Edible purple fruit attracts birds and other wildlife. Hardy and adaptable. Excellent shade tree and tub specimen. Flindersia australis CROWS ASH NEW Medium rainforest tree ± 20m. Fluffy yellow flower heads in spring followed by striking woody fruit cones. Adaptable to various soil types and does equally well in sun or partial shade. Flindersia bennettiana BENNETT’S ASH Tall rainforest tree to 40m, usually much smaller. Heavy panicles of small white flowers August - October. Large decorative, green fruit capsules. Adapted to sandy, basaltic or acid volcanic soils. Requires free drainage. Fast growing once established. Gmelina leichhardtii WHITE BEECH Moderately fast-growing rainforest tree to 20m. Valuable timber species, briefly deciduous. Attractive bluish-purple fruit in summer. Excellent in tub when young.

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.

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Grevillea robusta SILKY OAK NEW 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. 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 - 2m. Beautiful, pale yellow flowers with maroon centre, spring and autumn. Prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade. Hibiscus splendens PINK HIBISCUS/HOLLYHOCK TREE ‘Bushtucker Tree’ 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, but 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. 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 is used for oil distillation. Can be used effectively for screening and windbreaks and kept to shape with gentle pruning. Livistona 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 ‘Koala Food Tree’ 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. Mallotus mollissimus SOFT KAMALA Small rainforest tree to 12m. Small yellow-green male or female flowers. Fruit are three-lobed capsules, hairy and grey-brown. Hardy and adaptable in a variety of conditions. Macaranga tanarius MACARANGA Pioneer rainforest tree to 10m. Hardy and fast growing. Attractive leaves and masses of creamy-green flowers. Seeds attract birds. Excellent revegetation species Mackinlaya macrosciadea BLUE UMBRELLA Slender rainforest shrub to 1 – 3m. Small, greenish flowers; umbels of attractive dark blue fruits. Prefers some shade and moist, well-composted soil. Great indoor specimen. Melaleuca bracteata BLACK TEA-TREE Large shrub +8m; hardy and fast growing with adequate moisture. Aromatic leaves. White bottlebrush flowers in spring and summer attract birds. Regular pruning promotes bushiness.

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Melaleuca linarifolia SNOW IN SUMMER Small tree or large shrub up to 8m. A popular plant in horticulture, it is widely used in home gardens and landscaping. Fluffy clusters of white flowers occurring late spring - early summer. Although it prefers moist sites or those with periodic water inundation, it will establish in drier areas, though does not flower as well. Melaleuca nodosa PRICKLY-LEAVED PAPERBARK Rounded shrub with slender prickly leaves and whitish, corky, papery bark to 3m. Small white or yellow flowers in spring and summer. Tolerant of salt spray, it is a useful screen for plants that are less salt tolerant. Provides excellent hiding place for small vulnerable tree frogs. Leaves are an excellent deterrent for predatory birds. Hardy and adaptable in a variety of soils from sandy to clay. Melaleuca pachyphylla WALLUM BOTTLEBRUSH NEW Open shrub to 2m with large red bottlebrush flowers. Hardy and adapts to wet or dry sites. Shape is improved by pruning after flowering. Attracts birds. Melaleuca quinquenervia COMMON PAPERPARK ‘Koala Food Tree’ Tree 12 - 14m of wallum and swampy coastal areas. Hardy and frost tolerant. Excellent for wet sites but will withstand hot, dry soils once established. Adaptable to most conditions. Melaleuca salicina WEEPING WHITE BOTTLEBRUSH NEW Bushy small shrub to 8m. Attractive pinkish new growth. A prolific flowerer; creamy white, nectar-rich blooms attract birds. Tolerates moist sites, hardy in a variety of situations. Useful screen specimen. 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 and is frost tolerant. Suitable for badly- drained situations. Flowers best in full sun. Melaleuca viminalis WEEPING RED BOTTLEBRUSH NEW Small to medium tree 5-10m. Hardy and adaptable, prefers moist well drained soil, can be pruned to size. Weeping foliage, prolific red flowers in spring attract birds. Useful screen tree. 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 azedarach 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 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. Mischocarpus pyriformis PEAR-FRUITED TAMARIND - BRUSH APPLE NEW Small to medium tree rainforest tree to 10m. Small white scented flowers. Attractive orange pear-shaped fruit in early summer. Prefers light, well-drained loamy soils with adequate moisture. Slow growing. Suitable container plant. Myoporum boninense subsp. australe MANGROVE BOOBIALLA NEW ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Prostrate shrub to 50cm, with 1.5m spread. Small clusters of white flowers in Summer and Autumn. Hardy and adaptable, although prefers sandy, acidic soil types with good drainage. 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. Pandanus tectorius PANDANUS - BEACH SCREW PINE NEW Small, palm-like tree to 5m. 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

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Sarcopteryx stipata STEELWOOD — CORDUROY TREE Small rainforest tree to 10m. Small creamy-white flowers. Red fruit with yellow aril in spring and summer. Grows in sun or shade, preferring rich soil, plenty of water and no grass competition. Sloanea australis MAIDEN’S BLUSH – BLUSH ALDER Small to medium tree to +15m. Creamy-white flowers in spring. Decorative, bird-attracting fruit. Beautiful pink, young toothed leaves. Prefers a moist, shady sheltered situation; will not tolerate drying out. Can be grown as a tub specimen. Smilix australis BARBED-WIRE VINE – AUSTRAL SARSAPARILLA NEW ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Scrambling climber with spiny stems. Clusters of creamy-green flowers July to November. Fruit a globular black edible berry. Hardy where others vines will fail. Full sun to part shade. Solanum aviculare KANGAROO APPLE NEW Large rainforest shrub 3—4m. Attractive purple flowers. Fruit are clusters of tomato-red or orange berries in summer, sweet tasting but may be toxic. Fast growing in semi-shade or full sun. Stenocarpus sinuatus WHEEL OF FIRE NEW Popular rainforest tree to around 7m. 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 wilsonii ssp. wilsonii POWDERPUFF LILLY PILLY ‘Bushtucker Tree’ Weeping understorey shrub 2–3m. Large wine-coloured pom-pom flowers in spring. Edible white fruit. Striking pinkish/red new leaf growth. Best in partial shade with regular nutrients to promote leaf growth and flowering. Tabernaemontana pandacaqui BANANA BUSH A dark-leaved open shrub ± 2m related to the Oleander. White windmill-shaped flowers are followed by pretty, but inedible yellow banana-like fruit. Hardy but prefers filtered light.

Sometimes defoliated by caterpillars. Toona ciliata RED CEDAR NEW Rainforest cabinet timber tree to 20m. 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. Tiny white flowers in spring. Makes a tall handsome shade tree. 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, may be toxic to stock. Hardy in a variety of well-drained sites. Viola hederacea 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. Xanthostemon oppositifolius SOUTHERN PENDA NEW Medium rainforest tree to 15m. Attractive white fluffy flowers in autumn; found in rainforest in the Pomona-Kin Kin district in Qld, now quite rare. Its timber is extremely hard. Hardy and adaptable.

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