Natives

Introducing the Angophora floribunda, commonly known as the Rough-Barked Apple, a stunning and unique addition to any landscape. This majestic Australian native reaches impressive heights, offering an eye-catching presence with its fibrous, textured bark and spreading canopy of dense, dark green leaves. Throughout late spring and summer, it dazzles with clusters of cream-white flowers, creating a striking contrast against the rugged bark. Not only does this tree provide excellent shade, but it also attracts a variety of bird life, enhancing the natural beauty of your garden. With its remarkable height, showy flowers, and distinctive bark, the Angophora floribunda is sure to add significant visual interest and curb appeal to your home. Discover the unparalleled beauty and value of our Rough-barked Apple trees, meticulously grown in-house at our nursery. These stunning trees boast an exquisite shape and impressive size, ensuring you get the best bang for your buck. 

Conditions: Full sun, drought, flood, coastal tolerant. Moderate frost tolerant, protect when young. 
Soil: A reliable tree and easy to grow, even on heavier soils. It does best on sandy soil but will establish and grow well on clay soil. Very useful for creeklines.
Size: Height 15-20m x width 10m

Metal Red Grevillea is a beautiful medium-sized shrub that flowers throughout autumn, winter and spring. The flower display is bountiful and features glossy metallic red flowers that attract both birds and bees. Metal Red will look amazing as a mass planting, or as a garden or pot feature. The species itself has proven to be particularly hardy, tolerating extended dry period, coastal and frosty conditions. 

Soil: Well-drained soil. If you have poorly drained soils, use mounds or raised garden beds.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Tolerates drought, coastal conditions and light frost.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5-2m 

A highly ornamental variety of eucalyptus, Red Flowering Yellow Gum is a small to medium-sized tree with a lovely thick canopy, and showy, pendulous pink flowers from autumn to spring. It is great for attracting birds, butterflies and bees and for providing a habitat for these animals. It is a versatile eucalypt and can be used as a windbreak, hedge, shade or specimen tree.

Soil: Adapts to a wide range of well-drained soils
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coast tolerant.
Size: Height 9m x width 10m

One of the ‘Mountain Bell’ species native to the WA Stirling Ranges, Cranbrook Bell - Darwinia meeboldi - displays eye-catching pendulous red and white bell flowers in spring. The large bi-coloured flowers are very attractive to small birds, bees and insects. Cranbrook Bell is more of a plant for the enthusiast as it has proved difficult in cultivation. The combination of good drainage, good air flow and protection from the heat of the afternoon are our best guide. Some good specimens can be found in gardens around Melbourne, so it is possible to grow it successfully. If feeding is needed, only use a low phosphorous native fertiliser.

Soil: It grows naturally in peaty soil. Well-drained soil.
Conditions: A sunny position with protection from the heat of the afternoon. Dislikes humidity - so a good air-flow is recommended.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 2m

Crowea Rosey Star is a charming Australian native that will brighten your garden with bursts of pink, star-shaped flowers that appear almost year-round! A compact and hardy shrub, Rosey Star is perfect for adding a splash of colour to borders or pots. Its delicate pink blooms contrast beautifully against the glossy green foliage, creating an eye-catching display. Plus, it's a magnet for bees and butterflies!

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, dry and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1m x width 1m

Archontophoenix alexandrae, commonly known as the Alexandra Palm, King Palm or Feather Palmis, is a tall palm with a slender grey trunk covered in rings of leaf scars and enlarged at the base. It carries long, arching, elegant, mid-green fronds held as a crown on a slender trunk. In summer, cream to yellow flowers open in large sprays, followed by pinkish-red fruit. Archontophoenix alexandrae is commonly included in tropical gardens, used in avenue plantings, grown as a specimen, used to border an entranceway, or planted as a cluster for an impressive display.

Soil: Moist soil with added organic matter and will tolerate some bogginess.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost tender, and protect from wind when young.
Size: Height 10m x width 5m

Anigozanthos Rufus is a captivating plant that features large, bright red flowers on strong, upright stems. These vibrant blooms are not only visually striking but also long-lasting, maintaining their colour over several months. Perfect as a feature plant in rockeries, native gardens, or containers, Rufus brings a bold and exotic touch to your outdoor space. Its flowers attract birds, bees, and butterflies, adding lively activity to your garden.

Soil: Will grow in a wide range of well-drained soils.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun. Drought tolerant once established, with low water requirements. Ideal for spring and autumn flowering, and it’s a great choice for both garden beds and pots.
Size: 3-5m H x 3-5m W

Melaleuca Pink Surprise is a delightful and resilient shrub that adds charm to Australian gardens. It features clusters of soft pink, bottlebrush-like flowers that bloom profusely in spring and summer, attracting bees and butterflies. Ideal for hedges, borders, and as a feature plant in native gardens. Its compact growth habit and attractive flowers make it a versatile addition to any landscape.

Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil
Conditions: Full sun. It is drought-tolerant once established and can adapt to various Australian climates, including coastal conditions.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5m