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Description of Plant Varieties Produced by APS
PLANT NAME DESCRIPTION
Acmena smithii Erect shrub or tree 8-20m tall; bark brown-grey and slightly scaly.
Lilly Pilly Leaves 3-10cm long and 1-5cm wide
Flowers creamy-white with numerous stamens occur in summer
White, pink or purple 2cm globular berry
Qld, Vic & NSW
Adenanthos sericea Erect shrub 2-5m
Wooly Bush Leaves 4.5cm long divided into soft-grey segments covered with silky hairs
Flowers singular, red to 3cm long and often hidden by foliage. Most of year
Southeast WA and east coast in well drained soils
Alpinia caerulea Frond type leaves sprout from undergound reach up to 2m tall
Red Back Leaves have a beautifil red back to them
Native Ginger White flowers produced but inconspicuous
Prefers subtropical to tropical regions
Anigozanthos Perenial herbs with rhizomes. Flowering through Spring and Summer
Kangaroo Paw Leaves mainly basal and strap-like up to 40cm long and 1m wide
Southwestern WA, Sth East Qld and NSW. Soil must be well drained.
Ani. Sun Burst™ Flowers 1-2m, bright red stems with bright yellow flowers.
Ani.Triple Treat™ Flowers 1-2m, bright red calyx, green/yellow tubular flower with white bib.
More tolerant of humid conditions than other varietes.
Ani. Orange Cross Flowers 1-2m, bright orange flower.
Ani. Royal Cheer Flowers 1-1.5m, red calyx with green tubular flower with white bib.
Ani. Ruby Flowers 1-2m, deep burgandy/ruby flower.
Ani. Sunset Flowers 1-2m, deep bright red flower.
Austromyrtus inophlia This shrub grows about 1.5m high and 1m wide. Prefers full sun-part shade.
Blushing Beauty' Plum coloured new growth turning green on maturity
Small white flowers followed by black fruit
Aust, except where frosts occur
Austromyrtus dulcis Spreading, hardy shrub up to 2 m tall.
Midgen Berry Leaves are glossy dark green, 9-30 mm long by 3-10 mm wide
The flowers are 7-1 0 mm in diameter and have white petals
Flowers in spring and summer
Backhousia myrtifolia Spreading shrub or small tree usually 3-10m high if left unpruned
Grey Myrtle Leaves 3-7cm long by 2.5cm wide, hairy when young turning dark green
Flowers yellowish-green arranged in clusters. Summer
Qld, NSW
Baloskion pallens Previous known as Restio pallens
Didgery Sticks PBR Selected for its clumping, compact habit. Stems 1-1.5m
Flower heads terminal spikelets. Flowers pink/red. Spring Summer
Endemic to the East Coast wallum and heath areas
Banksia integrifolia A shrub or tree 6-25m tall
Coastal Banksia Leaves dark green  5-20cm long by 2-4cm wide with white underside
Flower spikes pale yellow 5-10cm long by 6cm wide. Spring, Summer, Aut.
Qld, NSW, Vic & Tas
Banksia plagiocarpa A bushy shrub 4m tall by 2m wide
Hinchinbrook Banksia New leaves coppery velvet colour maturing to dark green & white underside
Large terminal cones bluish/grey in bud, turning yellow upon opening.
Hardy in most situations with well drained soils in full sun and part shade
Qld, NSW
Banksia robur A low spreading, open shrub to 2m tall
Swamp Banksia Broad robust leaves 30cm long and 10cm wide. Bronze new growth.
Flower spikes bronze/greenish/yellow to 15cm. Appear most of the year.
Qld, NSW Coastal marshy areas to open woodland
Banksia spinulosa Multi-stemmed, rounded shrub to 3m
Hair pin Banksia Crowded, serrated, narrow leaves 3-20cm long and 1cm wide
Golden yellow flower spikes to 15cm with hooked black-red styles. Aut, Wnt
Qld, NSW, Vic in coastal heaths, open forests and woodlands.
Boronia keyesii Erect open shrub to 2m.
Key's Boronia Leaves to 4cm long, very variable, simple or pinnate.
Flowers deep pink with 4 spreading petals to 2cm across. Winter, Spring
Qld in dry open forests
Buckinghamia celsissima Tall rainforest shrub or tree 4-12m tall and 1.5-10m wide.
Ivory Curl Flower Variable foliage, entire or lobed
Spectacular long racemes of fragrant creamy flowers. Summer-Autumn
Qld, NSW
Buxus microphylla Dwarf cultivar of the ever popular evergreen cool climate shrub
Japanese Box Glossy green rounded leaves 2cm long and 1cm wide
Small pale yellow flower appear in leaf axil. Spring
Qld, NSW & Vic
Buxus micro. Faulkner Small shrub of the ever popular evergreen cool climate hedging plant.
Faulkner's Box Dark green slightly pointed leaf 3cm long and 2cm wide.
Small pale yellow flower appear in leaf axil. Spring
Qld, NSW & Vic
Buxus micro. microphylla Dwarf cultivar of the ever popular evergreen cool climate shrub
Small leafed Box Glossy green rounded leaves 2cm long and 1cm wide
Small pale yellow flower appear in leaf axil. Spring
Qld, NSW & Vic
Callistemon citrinus  Compact medium shrub to 3m high and 2-3m wide
Endeavour Dull, entire leaves, oil glands on underside. 5-6cm long and 1-1.5cm wide
Large, brilliant, bright red flower brushes. Spring
Qld,NSW & Vic
Callistemon citrinus  Compact medium shrub to 3m high and 2-3m wide
Taree Pink Entire, stiff leaves. 5-6cm long and 0.5-1cm wide
Large, brilliant, pink flower brushes. Spring
Qld,NSW & Vic
Call. 'Kings Park Special' Large upright shrub 3-4.5m tall and 2-3.5m wide
Dull green foliage. 5-6cm long and 0.5-1cm wide
Lustrous bright red flower brushes massed over shrub. Spring-Summer
Qld, NSW & Vic
Callistemon vim.  Compact small to medium shrub to 2m high and 1.2m wide
'Captain Cook' Crowded foliage that emerges with a slightly pink flush
Weeping Bottlebrush Masses of bright red brushes. Spring & Autumn
Qld, NSW & Vic
Callistemon vim.  Small rounded shrub. 60-90cm tall and approximately 1m wide
'Little John' Crowded blue-grey foliage 2cm long and 0.5cm wide.
Deep blood red brushes in Spring and Autumn
Qld, NSW & Vic
Callistemon vim.  Compact small to medium shrub to 2m high and 1.5m wide
'Wildfire' Crowded foliage that emerges with a slightly pink flush
Clusters of bright red brushes that emerge throughout the year.
Qld, NSW & Vic
Callist. vim.  Large upright shrub 6-7m tall and 4m wide
'Wilderness White' Dull green foliage. 5-6cm long and 0.5-1cm wide
Masses of large white flower brushes massed over shrub. Spring-Summer
Qld, NSW & Vic
Callistemon  Compact small to medium shrub.3m tall and 2m wide
'Pink Champagne' Entire, stiff leaves. 5-6cm long and 0.5-1cm wide
Gold tipped pink flower brushes. Most of the year.
Qld & NSW
Ceratopetalum Albery's Red Large erect shrub or medium tree. 6-15m and 2-8m wide.
NSW Christmas Bush Toothed foliage, divided leaves.
Masses of white flowers followed by bright red enlarged sepals. Nov-Dec
Qld & NSW
Colocasia 'Black Magic'
Elephants Ear
Dianella brevipedunculata Evergreen, clump-forming perennial up to 1m tall
Flax Lily Weeping strap-like leaves with a red margin
Many small blue flowers followed by 1cm edible dark purple berry. Spr-Sum
Qld, NSW & Vic
Dianella caerulea Evergreen, clump-forming perennial up to 50cm tall
Paroo Lily Flat linear leaves with rough margins. 60cm long and 1-2cm wide
Blue flowers with yellow stamens followed by blue purple berry. Spr- Sum
Qld, NSW & Vic
Dietes bicolour Clumping, spreading, evergreen perennial up to 90cm tall and 90cm wide.
Spanish Iris Leathery, erect, sword-like leaves
Pale yellow iris-like flower with a central brown mark. Spr to Summer
Aust
Dietes grandiflora Clumping, spreading, evergreen perennial up to 1m tall and 1m wide.
Wild Iris Leathery, erect, sword-like leaves
White, iris-like flowers marked with mauve and yellow/orange. Spr-Summer
Aust
Dietes iridioides Clumping, spreading, evergreen perennial up to 80cm tall and 30-60cm wide.
Leathery, erect, sword-like leaves
White, iris-like flowers marked with central yellow. Spr to Summer
Aust
Dietes 'Tiny Dancer' Attractive dwarf of Dietes iridioides. Up to 25cm tall and 25cm wide.
Leathery, erect, sword-like leaves
White, iris-like flowers marked with central yellow. Spr to Summer
Aust
Doryanthes excelsa Large, evergreen giant lily
Gymea Lily Thick, erect, tufted spear-like leaves. Rosette 1-2m long and 10cm wide
Exceptional flower stalk to 3-6m bearing a dense cluster of bright red flowers
Coastal South East Qld and NSW
Doryanthes palmerii Large, evergreen giant lily
Thick, erect, tufted spear-like leaves. Rosette. Up to 3m long and 10cm wide
Exceptional flower stalk to 5m bearing white throated red flowers
Coastal South East Qld and NSW
Elaeocarpus eumundii A handsome tree 10 to 20m high with a dense crown of glossy red leaves
Eumundi Quongdong Large citrus-like leaf emerging red in colour and dark green when mature
Clusters of sweetly scented, cream flowers with long narrow fringed petals.
Flower Spr/Summer and dark blue, egg-shaped fruit ripen in May/June.
Located in rainforests from Cape York to Northern NSW. Frost tender.
E. reticulatus 'Prima Donna' Small to medium tree 8-12m tall and 3-4m wide.
Blueberry Ash The foliage is evergreen, long, pointed and dark green. 
Profuse pink fringed bell flowers in Spr-Summer. Blue berries ripen May/June
Qld,NSW & Vic
Gardenia 'Florida' A classic, glossy, evergreen shrub to 1m
Glossy leaf 5-10cm long and 5cm wide
Highly fragrant mass of white flower 8-10cm wide appearing from late Spring
Warmer regions of Aust
Gardenia 'Magnifica' A classic, glossy, evergreen shrub to 1.5-2m
Glossy leaf 10cm long and 5cm wide
Highly fragrant white flower 8-10cm wide appearing from late Spring
Warmer regions of Aust
Gardenia 'Professor Pucci' A classic, glossy, evergreen shrub to 1.5m
Glossy leaf 5-10cm long and 5cm wide
Highly fragrant mass of pure white double flowers 8-10cm wide from Spring
Warmer regions of Aust
Gardenia 'Radicans' A prostrate variety of this popular evergreen shrub 0.3m high and 1m wide.
Creeping Gardenia Glossy leaf 3cm long and 1cm wide
Highly fragrant mass of pure white flowers 3-5cm wide from Spring onwards
Warmer regions of Aust
Grevillea baileyana A medium to large tree 6-30m tall with hard, scaly, grey bark.
White Oak, Brown Silky Oak Leathery leaves highly variable 6-30cm long and 1-10cm wide. Underside hairy
Mass of cream/white flowers borne on branch tips late Spring to Summer.
Nth Qld, Qld & Nth NSW.
Grevillea barklyana A handsome large shrub or small tree, 4-10m tall and 3-7m wide
Gully Grevillea Highly variable green lobed leaves, 5-27cm long and 2.5-12cm wide
Pink toothbrush flowers Spring-early Summer
Native to Vic. Will tolerate NSW and Sth East Qld
Grevillea 'Bronze Rambler' Prostrate spreading groundcover 2-4m wide
Leaves divided, net-like, coloured bronzey green
Burgandy-pink toothbrush flower in Spring
Qld, NSW & Vic
Grevillea 'Caloundra Gem' Medium rounded shrub: 2-3m high and 2m wide
Finely divided foliage
Large cream-pink flower most of the year that peak around Autumn
Qld, NSW and other regions where only light frosts occur.
Grevillea 'Coconut Ice' This hybrid shrub grows to 2m tall and 1-2m across
Bright green finely divided foliage
Individual flowers are red/pink with dark red styles and appear year round.
Qld, NSW & Vic
Grevillea 'Fanfare' Prostrate habit spreading 4-5m. New growth flushes are a deep red.
The leaves are deeply lobed and up to 15cm long and 4.5cm across
Dusty pink toothbrush flower up to 10cm long. Spr-Summer
Qld,NSW & Vic
Grevillea 'Gaudichaudi' Prostrate, groundcovering plant with a 2-3m spread.
Maroon tipped deeply lobed dark green foliage, 8cm long and 5cm wide.
Showy burgundy toothbrush flowers in the Spring and Summer.
Qld, NSW & Vic
Grevillea 'Honey Gem' Large dense shrub, 3-5m tall and 2-3.5m wide.
Finely divided foliage
Large golden-orange brush flowers appearing most of the year. 
Qld, NSW & Vic
Grevillea lanigera The prostrate Wooly Grevillea grows approx 40cm high and spreads up to 2m.
'Mt Tamboritha' A cluster of round, soft, grey foliage.
Pink/cream flowers appear from Winter to Summer. Look like little rasberries.
Qld, NSW & Vic.
Grevillea 'Majestic' Large bushy shrub, 3-4m tall and 1.5-2.5m wide
Bright green broadly lobed foliage
Large red and cream brush flowers all year
Qld, NSW & Vic.
Grevillea 'Misty Pink' Bushy medium sized shrub, 2-3m tall and 2-2.5m wide
Large grey-green divided foliage
Fantastic display of cylindrical pink and cream flowers most of the year.
Qld, NSW & Vic.
Grevillea 'Moonlight' Large bushy shrub up to 4m tall and 2.5m wide.
Finely divided dark green foliage
Large white brush flowers for most of the year
Qld, NSW & Vic.
Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' Small to medium shrub, 1.5-2.2m tall and 1.5-2.5m wide.
Large green irregularly lobed foliage
Pendulous orange-red brush flowers all year
Qld, NSW & Vic
Grevillea Orange Marmalade Large bushy shrub, 3m high and 2-3m wide.
Glossy deep green glossy entire leaves, silvery on underside.
The flowers are orange spider type and flowers most of the year
Qld, NSW and areas where heavy frosts do not occur. Great screen.
Grevillea 'Robyn Gordon' Spreading medium shrub, 1-2.5m high and 2-3m wide.
Large green irregularly lobed foliage
Large bunches of red brush flowers throughout the year.
Qld, NSW & Vic
Grev. 'Poorinda Royal Mantle' The ever popular prostrate groundcover spreading up to 15m.
Green and reddish bronze irregularly lobed leaves.
Dark red toothbrush flowers most of the year.
Qld, NSW & Vic
Grev. stenomera prostrate A low spreading prostrate shrub, 1m high and up to 2m wide
Grevillea Treasurer Chest Finely divided grey/green foliage
Clusters of red spider flowers throughout most of the year
Qld & NSW
Grevillea Strawberry Blonde Compact spreading shrub, 2-3m high and 1.5-2m spread
Deeply lobed dark green foliage
Burgandy and cream toothbrush flowers throughout most of the year
Qld & NSW
Grevillea 'Superb' Small compact shrub, 1-1.5m high and 1.5-2m wide
Bright green lobed foliage
Masses of pink-orange brushes most of the year
Qld, NSW & Vic
Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubrum' Large ever green tree, up to 9m high and 9m wide
Bronze Cottonwood Large heart-shaped purple/bronze foliage
Scatterings of yellow flowers with dark centres
Qld, NSW and Vic where frosts do not occur
Ixora 'Malay Pink' Campact small shrub reaching 1.5m high and 1m wide
Shiny dark green ovate leaves
Large pnik flower heads, Summer to Autumn
Qld & NSW. Will not tolerate any frosts
Liriope gigantum Tussock type, evergreen perennial, 0.5m tall
Thin strappy leaves 0.5-1cm wide
Small mauve flower spikes in late Summer
Aust wide.
Lomandra hystrix Hardy tussock type plant up to 0.5m high and 1m wide
Creek Matrush Shiny, dark green, flattened, arching leaves
Decorative clusters of creamy-yellow flower spikes throughout Summer
Aust wide where heavy frosts do not occur
Lomandra longifolia Hardy tussock type plant up to 1.5m high and 1m wide
Spiny-headed Matrush Narrow, dull dark green arching leaves with a rough edge.
Decorative creamy-yellow flower spikes throughout Spring-Summer
Aust wide where heavy frosts do not occur
Loropetalum chin.  Evergreen shrub reaching up to 2m in height and 2m wide.
'China Pink' Horizontally inclined branching with deep green/bronze oval leaves
Tufted clusters of deep pink flowers in Spring.
Aust wide where heavy frosts do not occur.
Macropedia fulignosa Perenial with rhizomes.
' Black Kangaroo Paw' Leaves mainly basal and strap-like up to 30cm long and 1m wide
Striking black and lime-green flowers to 0.6-1.8m from Spring to Summer.
Does best in WA but can adapt to the East coast.
Magnolia grandiflora  Evergreen Magnolia. Large dome shaped tree 16-24m high.
'Exmouth' Deep green leathery leaves with rust colour on underside.
Bull Bay Magnolia Large fragrant cup shaped white/cream flowers 25cm across in Summer.
Aust wide.
Magnolia grandiflora  Evergreen Magnolia. Narrow semi-drawf tree 3-4m high.
'Little Gem' Deep green leathery leaves with rust colour on underside.
Dwarf Magnolia Large fragrant cup shaped white/cream flowers 25cm in size. Year round.
Aust wide.
Magnolia grandiflora  Evergreen Magnolia. Large dome shaped tree 16-24m high.
'St Mary' Deep green leathery leaves with little rust colour on underside.
Large fragrant cup shaped white/cream flowers 25cm across in Summer.
Aust wide.
Melaleuca linariifolia Rounded compact shrub 0.4-1.5m high and 1-2m wide
Claret Tops Small ornamental red/bronze/green leaves
Clusters of cream flowers emerge from Spring to Summer
Aust wide. Does not tolerate frosts when young
Metrosideros 'Fiji Fire' Hardy evergreen small tree to large shrub, 3m tall and 2m wide
Brilliant deep burgundy new growth throughout year.
Small red flowers appear at times in Spring and Summer
Qld, NSW & Vic
Metrosideros thomasii Medium sized evergreen tree, 4m high and 2m wide.
NZ Christmas Bush New leaves silver/white turning dark green upon maturity.
Abundant bright orange pom pom like flowers in Spring/Summer
Qld, NSW & Vic
Michelia figo A slow growing. medium sized. evergreen shrub, 4.5m high and 1.5m wide
Port Wine Magnolia Dark green small glossy leaves
Richly fragrant white/purple flowers in Spring and Summer
Aust wide where heavy frosts do not occur
Murraya paniculata A classic compact, rounded shrub up tp 3m high and 2m wide.
Mock Orange Dense, dark, shiny green leaflets
Creamy/white clusters of perfumed flowers in Spring
Aust wide
Myoporum elipticum Hardy, spreading prostrate shrub 30-50cm high and 1-2m wide
Fleshy/semi succulent, dark green glossy leaves
Small white flowers in Spring and Summer
Aust wide
Nandina domestica Nana Popular dwarf form. Rounded shrub to 60cm high and 45cm round.
Compact Sacred Bamboo Evergreen leaves, red tones and scarlet growth during cold weather.
Small flowers and berries are possibly produced but the foliage is the feature.
Aust wide
Ophiopogon nigrescens Attractive clumps of grass-like foliage springing from underground rhizomes
Black Mondo Grass Distinctive purple-black rather stiff leaves about 5mm wide and 25cm long
Clusters of lilac flowers appear flower stalks in Summer. Black fruit follow.
Aust wide
Ophiopogon Stripey White Attractive clumps of grass-like foliage springing from underground rhizomes
Variegated Mondo Grass Variegated mondo grass (green/white) up to 50cm high
Clusters of white flowers appear in Summer. Variegated fruit follow.
Aust wide
Philodendron x 'Xanadu' Evergreen, clumping  small shrub, up to 75cm high and 1m wide
Attractive, glossy, deeply lobed leaves
Periodic flowering throughout the year. Flower green but not showy at all.
Aust wide where heavy frosts do not occur
Phormium cookianum Large, clumping plants from NZ
NZ Flax Sword like leaves 0.5-1.5m long and 6cm wide.
Flowers yellow to red-brown with yellow interiors on stalks above the foliage.
Aust wide
Photinia glabra 'Rubens' Popular evergreen shrub reaching 3m tall and 1-2m wide.
Mature leaves glossy green after reddish/bronze new growth
Broad clusters of small white flowers followed by blue-black berries.
Aust wide. Will not tolerate long periods of frost
Photinia 'Red Robin' Popular evergreen shrub reaching 3-4m tall and 1-2m wide.
Mature leaves glossy green after spectacular reddish/bronze new growth
Broad clusters of small white flowers followed by blue-black berries.
Aust wide. Will not tolerate long periods of frost
Pittosporum 'Miss Muffet' A drawf, slow growing, compact shrub to 1m
Dwarf Pittosporum tobira Striking light green new foliage followed by dark green entire leaves.
Flowering is irregular but small fragrant cream flowers appear around Spring
Aust wide
Stenocarpus angustifolia
Doreen'
Stenocarpus sinuatus A handsome but slow growing upright tree 10-21m tall
Firewheel Tree 30cm long shiny dark green leathery leaves
Orange-red flowers that open like spokes on a wheel 8-10cm across.
Prefers warmer climate of the Eastcoast of Aust. where frosts do not occur.
Syzygium australe  Potentially a large tree (20m) but in cultivation usually reaches approx 5m tall.
'Narrow Leaf' Shiny light green oval leaves that emerge with a red tinge
Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry Flowers a mass of white stamens through Spring and Summer. Edible berry.
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium 'Aussie Compact' Small to medium tree 3m to 18m. Excellent hedging specimen.
Australian Brush Cherry Shiny light green oval leaves that emerge with a red tinge
Magenta Cherry Flowers a mass of white stamens through Spring and Summer. Edible berry.
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur. Psyllid resistant
Syzygium 'Aussie Copper' Small to medium tree 3m to 18m. Excellent topiary specimen.
Foliage is deep olive green through to copper new growth
Flowers a mass of white stamens through Spring and Summer. Edible berry.
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium 'Aussie Southern' Small to medium tree 5m tall and 2m wide. Excellent screening plant.
Glossy Lilly Pilly Shiny deep green foliage through to red/orange new growth.
Flowers a mass of white stamens through Spring and Summer. Edible berry.
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium 'Elite' Dwarf form of 'Aussie Compact' 3m high and 1.5m wide
Dwarf Magenta Cherry Glossy dark green leaves with red tinted new foliage.
Flowers a mass of white stamens through Spring and Summer. Edible berry.
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium francissii Large tree to 30m high and 6-10m wide
Giant Watergum Wavy edged dark green mature leaves and bright red/pink new growth
Rose satinash Flowers a mass of white stamens Nov-Dec. Bland edible berry.
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium fibrosum Syzygium fibrosum grows to about 4 metres high and about 3 metres wide
Fibrous satinash Dense canopy of bright green, glossy leaves. New growth is reddish purple.
Clusters of white flowers are followed by edible red fruit. Excellent for jams etc
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium 'Hinterland Gold' Great screening plant up to 5m high and 1.5m wide.
Gold Lilly Pilly Attractive gold glossy new leaves turning green upon maturity.
Flowers a mass of white stamens through Spring and Summer. Edible berry.
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium leuhmannii Medium tree up to 30m. In cultivation usually 5-10m high.
Small Leaf Lilly Pilly Very attractive pink growth flushes of small leaves throughout the year.
Cherry satinash Flowers a mass of creamish/white stamens through Nov-Dec. Edible berry.
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium 'Tayla-Made' PBR A very compact, small leaved, evergreen shrub
New growth features a red flush, maturing into shiny dark green leaves
Small clusters of fluffy white flowers in Nov-Dec, followed by pinkish red fruit
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Syzygium 'Tiny Trev' PBR Small slow growing dense shrub. Up to 1.5m high and 1m wide.
Dwarf Lilly Pilly Very small glossy green leaves
Small clusters of fluffy white flowers in Nov-Dec
Aust wide where prolonged periods of frost do not occur
Telopea 'Corroboree' This fanatastic cut flower cultivar reaches up to 3m high and 1.5m wide.
Waratah The entire leaves are large and leathery . They are up to 250mm long
The bright red flowers occur at the ends of the erect stems. Spring-Summer
East coast from S.E Qld to Southern NSW
Tibouchina 'Jazzie' Spectacular flowering evergreen growing around 1m high and 1m wide.
Leaves are dull dark green, deeply veined and hairy on both sides
Rich purple flowers with a touch of white appear frequently and prolifically
Aust wide where frost do not occur
Tibouchina 'Jules' Spectacular flowering evergreen growing around 0.5m high and 0.5m wide.
Leaves are dull dark green, deeply veined and hairy on both sides
Rich purple flowers with a touch of white appear frequently and prolifically
Aust wide where frost do not occur
Trachelospermum jasminoides Classic evergreen climbing vine
Star Jasmine New growth emerges light green and matures to a glossy dark green leaf
Highly perfumed white star-like flowers borne in Spring-Summer
Widely grown in warm temperate climates
Trach. Jas. Tricolour Climber or groundcover
Variegated Jasmine Glossy dark green leaves blotched with white and pink. Best in full sun.
Infrequent white star-like flowers borne in Spring-Summer
Widely grown in warm temperate climates
Tristaniopsis laurina An attractive and compact shade tree in cultivation growing 5-15m
Watergum Leaves are 5-12 cm long, 1-2 cm wide, glossy dark green with pale under-side
Flowerscream to orange-yellow in colour, on short clusters in Jan-Feb
East coast from Brisbane through to the Gippsland area of Victoria
Waterhousia floribunda Excellent fast growing native tree up to 20m high
Weeping Lilly Pilly Lustrous, dark green, evergreen mature foliage.
Flowers are small, white and fragrant. The fruits are white and shed quickly
East coast from North Qld through to Melbourne.
Westringia 'Jervis Gem' Hardy rounded shrub 1-1.2m high and 1-1.5m wide. Dwarf Wynyabbie Gem
Coastal Rosemary Small thin linear grey/silver leaves
Blue-mauve flowers most of year
Aust wide
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem' Hardy rounded shrub 2m high and 2m wide
Coastal Rosemary Small thin linear grey/silver leaves
Blue-mauve flowers most of year
Aust wide
Xanthostemon chrysanthus Medium-sized rainforest tree up to 12m high and 10m wide
Golden Penda Leaves are glossy green and lance-shaped to about 150 mm long
Clusters of flowers at ends of the branches,bright yellow and very conspicuous
Performs best in warmer areas in a sunny position in moist, well drained soils
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