Hedges

Grevillea RSL Spirit of ANZAC is a fast-growing, evergreen native shrub with green fern-like foliage and stunning large red brush-like flowers throughout the year. The glorious flowers attract nectar-feeding birds and are excellent for cutting. The native shrub is dense in habit and is ideal for rockeries, containers, mass plantings, and native gardens. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact and dense shape.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to dappled shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5-3m x width 2m

Commonly called the Italian Pencil Pine, Cupressus sempervirens Glauca is a low-maintenance tree with a natural columnar habit. It produces aromatic foliage with dark blue-green colouring. It requires little to no pruning to maintain its naturally tidy upright shape. When planted in a row, it is a tree that adds a strong architectural element to the garden.

Soil: Adaptable to light sands and heavy clays but prefers well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 15-20m x width 1-1.5m

Sandpaper Fig is an native fruiting tree that gets its name from its rough textured leaves. The ancient fig tree produces a very sweet fruit growing to 2cm in diameter that can be eaten fresh, dried or cooked. Sandpaper Fig is generally a hardy species and adapts well to a wide range of habitats. It attracts birds, bees, insects and lizards making it a great addition to the garden.

Conditions: Prefers full-sun and is suitable to part-shade. Protect from frosts. Can tolerate drought.
Size: 6-10m H 3-5m W
Soil: Native Australian soil, well-drained. Tolerates sandy soils.

Discover the unique features of the Great Eastern camellia, a plant that boasts evergreen beauty and vibrant blooms.. When in bloom, the Great Eastern camellia presents large, striking flowers which may vary in colour, typically showcasing shades of crimson. Each blossom, which can be up to 12 to 15 centimetres in diameter, nestles amongst dark glossy green leaves. Whether planted as a hedge or showcased in a feature pot, the Great Eastern Camellia is a versatile shrub known for its vigour and cold-hardiness.

Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil that is medium to acidic pH, rich in organic matter.  A potting mix rich in humus is ideal, added at the time of planting. It is recommended to create a mound if your garden has clay soils.
Conditions: Sunny or partly shaded position with morning or afternoon sun. It can be grown throughout Australia and is tolerant of both heat and light frost, but may need protection in extreme situations, especially when young. Shelter from strong winds.
Size: Height 3-4m x width 2.5m

A medium, hardy, evergreen shrub Leucadendron Cream Delight is a compact variety producing cheerful, bright green leaves. Flower bracts are a warm, pure cream colour later developing a soft pink tone as they age. They are ideal in mass plantings, general landscaping, native gardens, coastal gardens, rockeries, pots or as a low hedge. Cream Delight is delightful as a cut flower as the stems hold their colour for many weeks.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Water well during the first two years for the plant to establish.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates light frost, drought and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1m

Grevillea Big Red is a large, fast-growing evergreen shrub admired for its bold colour, tough nature, and versatility in the landscape. It produces masses of bright red, spider-like flowers from winter through early summer, providing a striking display during the cooler months and attracting nectar-feeding birds and other wildlife. The foliage features narrow, silvery leaves and soft green spikes of growth, giving the plant a lush yet textural appearance year-round. Ideal for screening, hedging, borders, and windbreaks, this variety forms a dense barrier and responds well to pruning. Lightly trim after each flowering period to maintain a compact, tidy shape and encourage fresh new growth.

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

Acacia iteaphylla, or Flinders Range Wattle, is a hardy ornamental shrub recommended for its form and foliage. It is used as a background plant in larger mixed plantings or grouped as a screen, shelter or wind-break in wider verges, and parks. As with all wattles, the acacia attracts native birds and insects. The wattle is successfully used for soil stabilisation, and it is recommended to prune after flowering.

Soil: Tolerates heavy clays to calcareous soils but requires good drainage.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Coastal, drought, salt and wind tolerant.
Size: Height 3-5m x width 3-6m

Viburnum Dense Fense is a large dense, fast-growing, evergreen shrub with clusters of small white fragrant flowers in spring. This compact viburnum displays thick green foliage with reddish new growth. Dense Fense viburnum is ideal for screening hedges as well as a small feature tree or a patio pot plant Prune when required to keep the desired shape.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2m