Evergreen Plants

Syzygium australe, commonly known as Bush Cherry Lilly Pilly, is a fast-growing evergreen native widely found across Australia. Its oval green leaves emerge bronze before maturing to a deep, glossy green, creating an attractive and dense canopy. Flowering begins in late spring when clusters of soft, white fluffy flowers appear along the branches, attracting bees and other pollinators. These are followed by small fruits that begin pale and ripen to pink or deep red. The sweet berries can be eaten fresh from the tree or used in jams, jellies, muffins, biscuits, cakes and even wine. This versatile plant is widely cultivated for hedging and screening, as it responds well to pruning and can easily be maintained as an edible hedge around 1 m high. Regular trimming encourages fresh new growth and keeps the plant compact and tidy, making it ideal for gardens of all sizes.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4-6m x width 2-3m

Grevillea Billy Wings is an eye-catching, low-growing shrub that forms a mounded, spreading shape with attractive grey-green foliage. It produces a vibrant display of red spider flowers from late winter through spring. This grevillea is ideal for mixed borders, rockeries, and embankments. For best results, prune after flowering to encourage new growth and avoid using fertilisers that contain phosphorus.

Soil: Well-draining native soil.
Conditions: Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade. Drought, coastal and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 30cm x width 1m