Natives

A medium-sized shrub native to north Queensland and Papua New Guinea, Tucker Bush - Antidesma Wild Currant produces ornamental displays of tasty berries growing in grape-like clusters. Tart and cranberry-like when young, maturing into a sweet dark fruit when ripe, the berries ripen unevenly along the stems meaning a long and fruitful harvest season can be enjoyed. Berries can be enjoyed raw or used in jams and jellies, sauces and syrups where their sweet and tart flavours go well with other fruits. Plants can be used as informal hedging where the dark green glossy leaves and compact growth habit make it an attractive feature.

Soil: Rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Preferring a warmer climate, Wild Currants will grow in cooler climates but plants may not really thrive and produce as well as they could. Protect from frost.
Size: Height 2-4m x width 2m

Lechenaultia Blue Ruffles is a captivating perennial plant native to Western Australia. This beautiful variety showcases ruffled and lobed blue flowers that appear abundantly, creating a delicate and elegant display. Its low-growing and compact habit makes it a popular choice for rockeries, borders, or as a charming addition to any garden or landscape. As it is a WA native, it needs excellent drainage in sandy, gritty soil or it won't thrive. Blue Ruffles is tolerant of a hard prune after flowering.

Soil: Sandy, well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun, afternoon sun, and partial shade. Drought, heat, and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.40m x width 0.40m

Eucalyptus polyanthemos is a medium to large, native tree suited to open spaces and broad streets. The distinctive, grey-blue-green leaves are a major part of the tree’s appeal, creating a dense, grey-coloured canopy. The tiny flower buds are produced in clusters and open to display delicate white blossoms which bees and native birds find irresistible. Suitable for planting under power lines but not on narrow nature strips.

Soil: Capable of tolerating difficult, dry stony soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Adaptable to most Australian climates
Size: Height 10-25m x width 4-10m

Big, bold, and bursting with personality, this grafted Grevillea truly lives up to its Goliath name. Its enormous red, toothbrush-style flowers steal the show, glowing against fine, soft-looking foliage that adds a gentle contrast. Tough and easygoing thanks to its grafted roots, Goliath is built for resilience while still delivering serious wow-factor. Native bees and honeyeaters can’t get enough of those nectar-rich blooms, turning your garden into a lively, fluttering hotspot. Give it a haircut? No problem. Goliath takes to hard pruning like a champ, bouncing back with fresh, dense growth that keeps it looking full and fabulous. Whether you’re after a vibrant screen, a feature plant, or just a year-round splash of fiery red, this Grevillea has you covered.

Soil: Prefers sandy, free-draining soil.
Conditions: Full or partial sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Banksia marginata, the only banksia occurring naturally in the Canberra region, is a hardy and eye-catching Australian native. Its distinctive foliage is dark green on the upper surface with a silvery underside, creating a striking two-tone effect when stirred by the breeze. From winter through to summer, bright green-yellow banksia flower spikes appear, adding colour and attracting birds and pollinators. Silver Banksia makes a beautiful stand-alone feature in the garden and is well-suited to native landscapes, where its texture, seasonal flowers, and resilience can be fully appreciated.

Soil: Well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Wind, salt, coastal, frost and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 1-12m x width 1-8m

Adenanthos ‘Silver Streak’ is an attractive native shrub-like tree used for contrast in the landscape. This Australian native is covered in fine, ferny silver grey/green foliage giving it a 'soft' appearance and it is soft to the touch. The flowers are red and insignificant - though still bird-attracting - and it is the colour and texture of the foliage that is the feature. A useful screen plant as it is a tall and upright form of woolly bush, it can be used in cut flower arrangements, and a potted plant makes a lovely Australian native Christmas tree. Tip pruning gives the bush a great shape although pruning is not necessary. Feed in spring with low phosphorus fertiliser.

Soil: Well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought, salt and frost tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m

Meet the majestic Cyathea australis, affectionately known as the Rough Tree Fern, renowned for its impressive size and striking appearance. Its 'trunk', actually an enlarged rhizome, is adorned with adventitious roots, tubercles, and hair-like scales, adding to its exotic appeal. This cold-hardy fern is a favourite among gardeners for its resilience and ability to thrive in diverse conditions. From moist mountain regions to drier slopes, C. australis proves its adaptability, even tolerating direct sun when its roots are kept moist. Its robust nature extends to coastal environments, where it withstands salty winds with ease.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
Conditions: Prefers partial shade to full shade, especially in warmer climates. Hardy and resilient, it handles cold temperatures well and is suitable for gardens across the east coast of Australia and Tasmania. Its ability to flourish in various soils makes it a versatile choice for both garden beds and large containers.
Size: Typically reaches heights up to 5 metres, creating a dramatic focal point in gardens.

Enhance your garden with the grandeur of Cyathea australis, a symbol of resilience and beauty in diverse landscapes, from coastal gardens to mountain retreats.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides, commonly known as Tuckeroo, is a fast-growing Australian native tree valued for its dense shade and attractive, glossy green foliage. It forms a rounded, spreading canopy that makes it an excellent shade tree for streets, parks and home gardens. Small greenish-white flowers appear in spring and are followed in summer by decorative orange seed pods that split open to reveal bright seeds, adding seasonal interest and attracting birds. Tuckeroo is widely planted as a street tree thanks to its moderate height, neat rounded form and relatively non-invasive root system, making it well suited to urban landscapes and coastal gardens. It is hardy, low maintenance and tolerant of wind and salt, performing especially well in coastal conditions.

Soil: Prefers light to medium soils but can cope with many different soil conditions
Conditions: Sunny position to part shade. Drought and coastal tolerant. Dislikes frost.
Size: Height 8m x width 7m