Natives

Striking, sculptural, and unlike almost any other wattle, Acacia aphylla earns its name from the Greek for “without leaves” — and it truly delivers on that promise. Instead of foliage, this remarkable shrub forms a dense network of blue-green, wiry branchlets that twist and weave into a naturally artistic shape. Despite its fierce, spiky appearance, the branches are surprisingly soft to the touch, giving it an intriguing contrast between look and feel. Its spreading habit and intricate structure make it a standout feature in the garden, especially when used as an architectural focal point. From late winter into spring, the plant softens its bold form with clusters of bright yellow flowers, adding seasonal warmth and classic wattle charm. Commonly known as the Leafless Rock Wattle, this unique Australian native thrives in well-drained soils and sunny positions, rewarding gardeners with year-round visual interest and texture.

Soil: Extremely well-drained sandy soil.
Conditions: Full to part sun. It will be intolerant of damp areas and may not thrive in humid areas.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

Pom Pink™ Columnar Apple is a compact, upright apple tree bred for small spaces, balconies, and containers. Despite its slender columnar habit, it produces full-sized, blush-red apples with crisp, juicy flesh and a delicious balance of sweetness and tang. Ideal for urban gardens and tight spaces, Pom Pink™ offers spring blossoms that attract bees and abundant fruit that delights kids and adults alike. Pom Pink will require cross- pollinators like Cumulus™, Harmony™, Herald™, and Pom-for-you™.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Requires a full sun to part shade position. Protect from high winds and frosts while young.
Size: Height 3m x width 0.6m

The Granny Smith Apple produces a medium to large fruit with a tart-tangy flavour, bright green skin and crisp white flesh. Depending on your tastes, it is arguably one of the best apples for eating, and a good cooking apple because of its ability to retain flavour. The tree is a visual treat with a profusion of pink-white flowers in mid-spring. The blossoms are draped in clusters along the branches and are a magical sight to behold. As a bonus to the sumptuous display, the flowers attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Granny Smith requires another apple variety close by for pollination. Suitable pollinators include Red Delicious, Gala and Pink Lady.

Soil: Grows in a variety of soils, and prefers heavy loams.
Conditions: Prefers full sun to part shade. Frost tolerant. Cold tolerant to -35C.
Size: Height 3-6m x width 2-5m

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