A renewed interest in the new millennium in Australian plants has inevitably led to great advances in the genetic improvement of our flora. Sometimes improvements are deliberate through plant breeding techniques such as hybridization while in other cases gardeners and nursery people have simply noticed outstanding genetic variations in wild or cultivated plants that have…

All of these trees are only for parks, farms etc as they are very large both above and below ground. Trees should not be planted close to structures, paths, drainage systems etc as they have root systems that can potentially cause extensive and costly damage, plus large limbs that can drop in high winds and…

1 Corymbia ‘Summer Red’€™ Because of the iridescent flowers and adaptability to humid climates. 2 Angophora hispida (Dwarf Apple Gum) Because of the stunning displays of creamy flowers and rusty-coloured new growth. 3 Eucalyptus leucoxylon (Large-fruited Yellow Gum) Because of the subtle displays of red flowers and graceful habit. 4 Ceratopetalum gummiferum (NSW Christmas Bush)…

** Click on the plant name to read more information about the growing needs 1 Grevillea ‘Peaches and Cream’ Because of its unique bicoloured flowers that are produced in profusion all year round. Note that Grevilleas can cause skin problems for people with sensitive skin, protective wear is recommended if affected 2 Callistemon ‘€˜Endeavour’ Because…

1 Pandorea jasminoides Because it flowers right through the warmer months with gorgeous large bell shaped flowers in white, pink and dark pink tonings 2 Pandorea pandorana ‘€˜Snowbells’ Because of the amazing flower display in spring and its overall adaptability. 3 Kennedia nigricans (Black Coral Pea) Because of its unusual and striking black and green flowers. 4 Tecomanthe hillii…

1 Grevillea ‘€˜Poorinda Royal Mantle’€™ Because it has proven itself for decades for its adaptability and reliability. Note that Grevilleas can cause skin problems for people with sensitive skin, protective wear is recommended if affected 2 Scaevola albida ‘€™Mauve Carpet’ Because of its masses of purple flowers all-year and adaptability. 3 Westringia fruticosa ‘€˜Flat’€˜n’Fruity’ Because…

1 Backhousia citriodora (Lemon Myrtle) Because of its wonderful lemon-like oils and beautiful white flowers. 2 Austromyrtus dulcis (Midgen Berry or Midyim) Because of its delicious purple and white berries and neat growing habit 3 Macadamia integrifolia (Macadamia Nut) Because it is the most delicious nut in the world! 4 Davidsonia pruriens and Davidsonia jerseyana…

1 Acmena The genus Acmena is one of several that is commonly referred to as lilly pillies, a group of plants that has become very widely used for hedging, both in Australia and overseas. Various botanic names have been used for the different lilly pillies, namely Eugenia, Acmena and Syzygium  and unfortunately the professional botanists who name these…

1 Acacia cognata ‘€˜Lime Magik’€™ Because of its subtle golden weeping foliage. 2 Syzygium ‘€˜Cascade’€™ Because of its bright new growth and its purple-pink flowers. 3 Grevillea ‘Moonlight’€™ Because of its profuse flowering all year long and lovely silvery foliage. 4 Melaleuca bracteata ‘€˜Revolution Gold’ Because of its bright golden foliage and overall adaptability. 5…

1 Melaleuca linariifolia ‘Claret Tops’ Because of its fine grey foliage with bright new growth and very compact habit. 2 Callistemon ‘€˜Kings Park Special’ Because of its profuse red flowers, dense growth habit. 3 Lomandra longifolia varieties Because of the elegant foliage and perfumed flowers. 4 Melaleuca hypericifolia  ‘Ulladulla Beacon’ Because of its elegant pendulous branches…