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" The exotic vegetation that replaces indigenous plant communities in urbanising regions, disassociates us from the rhythms and diversity of the native landscape
and a sense of the place; and we are the poorer because of it."

Michael Hough, Professor of Landscape Architecture, York University, Canada

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Advanced native trees & shrubs (30 - 40cm pots)...

Brachychiton populneus in 30cm pots currently being grown on from smaller plants, Brachychiton acerifolius to follow in the coming weeks and Hymenosporum flavum to follow soon...

 
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Scientific name:
    Banksia speciosa
Common name:
    Showy Banksia


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: December - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 4m
Maximum spread: 3m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Striking foliage.
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Brachychiton populneus
Common name:
    Black Kurrajong


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: December - February
Edible parts: Seeds can be roasted as a coffee or as nuts and also ground into a flour, foliage makes excellent fodder in drought.
Maximum height: 15m
Maximum spread: 6m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: One of our dry rainforest trees that resemble some of the exotic poplars. The trunk is often swollen at its base.
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Callitris oblonga
Common name:
    Pygmy Cyprus Pine


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: No flowers
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 4m
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Any soil.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Excellent screen.
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Corymbia ficifolia
Common name:
    WA Flowering Gum


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: December - February
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 10m
Maximum spread: 5m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Any soil.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Excellent screen.
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Eucalyptus pauciflora
Common name:
    Snow Gum


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: October - January
Edible parts:
Maximum height: 12m
Maximum spread: 5m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Attractive bark.
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Hymenosporum flavum
Common name:
    Native Frangipani


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - December
Edible parts: Quite drought tolerant once established despite being from the subtropical north. The masses of sulfur yellow flowers have a strong Frangipani like fragrance...
Maximum height: 8m
Maximum spread: 3m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments:
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Macadamia integrifolia
Common name:
    Australian Macadamia


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: September - December
Edible parts: Quite drought tolerant once established despite being from the subtropical north, but will need TLC for the first 12-18 months. Trees will produce nuts in southern Australia...
Maximum height: 8m
Maximum spread: 3m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments:
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Podocarpus elatus
Common name:
    Plum Pine


Distribution of the species:
    
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    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: April - August
Edible parts: Quite drought tolerant once established despite being from the subtropical north...
Maximum height: 20m
Maximum spread: 6m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: The fleshy stalk is the edible part with the seed attached to the end of this. They are not exceptionally sweet but none the less have a pleasant slightly resiny taste that makes tasty jams and sauces...
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0


Scientific name:
    Szygium luehmannii
Common name:
    Riberry


Distribution of the species:
    
    Click here to enlarge image


    Maps derived from Australia's Virtual Herbarium(AVH) and
    used with permission of the Council of Heads of Australasian
    Herbaria(CHAH)


Flowering Period: November - February
Edible parts: Quite drought tolerant once established despite being from the subtropical north...
Maximum height: 20m
Maximum spread: 6m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments:
Size: 30cm pot
Price: $60.00
Quantity so far: 0












 
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