Evergreen Plants

The Berzelia Buttonbush Rose is a striking architectural shrub prized for its unique texture, form, and floral display. From late winter to spring, it produces dense clusters of creamy-white flowers that gradually blush to pink and red as the season progresses. Its fine, pine-like foliage and soft green stems provide year-round interest, making it as beautiful in the garden as it is in a vase. A favourite among florists and garden designers, Berzelia Rose shines in mixed garden beds, native landscapes, or container displays. When growing in pots, use a native potting mix and fertiliser, and ensure the container has excellent drainage—Berzelia dislikes sitting in water.

Soil: Well-drained, low-phosphorus soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought and light frost tolerant once established
Size: Height 1–1.5 m × width 0.8–1.2 m

Acca sellowiana Unique Feijoa is a superb self-fertile feijoa, making it the perfect choice if you only have space for one tree. This early-fruiting variety produces medium-sized, smooth-skinned, light-green fruit with soft, juicy flesh and a delicate, refreshing flavour. Grafted for reliability, it begins bearing abundant crops from a young age, with fruit ripening in mid-autumn. From late spring to mid-summer, Unique is adorned with showy red and white flowers, which are not only stunning but also edible. It thrives in coastal and windy environments, and its dense evergreen foliage makes it excellent for hedges, screens, and productive gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil, rich in organic matter
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, wind and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 2–3 m × Width 2–3 m

Acacia melanoxylon (Australian Blackwood) is a fast-growing, evergreen tree known for its dense, spreading crown and attractive dark brown to near-black bark. Its lush olive-green foliage provides year-round appeal, making it a popular choice in both native and ornamental landscapes. From late winter to early spring, clusters of small, soft yellow flowers appear, adding subtle seasonal colour. These are followed by flat brown seed pods in summer, which contribute to the tree’s natural lifecycle and propagation. As a nitrogen-fixing species, Australian Blackwood plays an important role in improving soil fertility, benefiting surrounding plants. It also supports local biodiversity, attracting birdlife such as honeyeaters and lorikeets. Beyond its ornamental value, the tree has practical uses. Its seeds can be ground into flour or used as a coffee substitute, while its richly coloured timber is highly prized for furniture making and fine woodworking.

Soil: Well-drained soils are preferred but it will tolerate clay soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Wind, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 30m x width 10m

If you’re looking for a plant that combines year-round beauty with a touch of romance, Inspiration Magnolia is a dream come true. This compact, evergreen magnolia hybrid produces masses of richly perfumed, creamy-white flowers brushed with soft pink or mauve. Blooming from late winter into spring, its starry blossoms glow against a backdrop of glossy, deep green foliage — a show that feels as magical as it is elegant. With its tidy, upright shape, Inspiration is perfect for smaller gardens or anywhere you’d like a little structure. Plant it as a fragrant hedge, a feature tree, or near pathways and outdoor seating, where you can enjoy both its perfume and its graceful flowers up close.

Soil: Well-drained fertile soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Just give it a little protection from harsh winds and late frosts, and water during dry spells.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2-2.5m