1 Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Myrtle)
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Backhousia citriodora - lemon myrtle
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Backhousia citriodora - lemon myrtle
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Backhousia citriodora - lemon myrtle
Because of its wonderful lemon-like oils and beautiful white flowers.
2 Austromyrtus dulcis (Midgen Berry or Midyim)
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Austomyrtus dulcis - migdgin berry
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Austromyrtus 'Coppertops'
Because of its delicious purple and white berries and neat growing habit
3 Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia Nut)
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Macadamia integrifolia -macadamia nut
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Macadamia integrifolia -macadamia nut
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Macadamia integrifolia -macadamia nut
Because it is the most delicious nut in the world!
4 Davidsonia pruriens and Davidsonia jerseyana (Davidson’s Plum)
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Davidsonia pruriens - Davidsons Plum
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Davidsonia jerseyana - Davidsons Plum
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Davidsonia pruriens - Davidsons Plum
Because of its beautiful purple fruit and decorative foliage.
5 Backhousia anisata (Aniseed Myrtle) – now known as Syzygium anisatum
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Syzygium anisatum - Aniseed myrtle
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Syzygium anisatum - Aniseed myrtle
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Syzygium anisatum - Aniseed myrtle
Because of its aniseed-flavoured leaves.
6 Kunzea pomifera (Muntries)
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Kunzea pomifera Muntries
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Kunzea pomifera Muntries
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Kunzea pomifera Muntries
A fantastic ground cover for southern Australia with the added benefit of edible fruit.
7 Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)
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Syzygium australe 'Opal Maze'
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Syzygium australe 'Cheetah'
Because of its colourful new foliage and edible fruits (just add sugar!)
8 Acronychia acidula (Lemon Aspen)
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Acronychia acidula - lemon aspen
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Acronychia acidula - lemon aspen
Because of its tangy fruits and gorgeous glossy leaves.
9 Disphyma crassifolia ‘Hot Stuff’
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Disphyma crassifolia 'Hot Stuff'
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Disphyma crassifolia 'Hot Stuff'
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Disphyma crassifolia - native pigface
Because of its edible foliage and its usefulness as a salt tolerant ground cover
10 Carpobrotus rossii ‘White Hot’
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Carpobrotus rossii 'White Hot'
Because of its indestructible constitution, bright-purple or white flowers and edible fruits.