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Plants that you can grow on wire frames and trellis etc...

 
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Scientific name: Billiardiera scandens
Common name: Common Apple Berry
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Edible fruit - tastes like a tart apple with the cosistency of a ripe peach.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Clematis microphylla
Common name: Small Leaf Clematis
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 5m
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Dioescious - seperate male and female plants.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Glycine clandestina
Common name: Twining Glycine
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 2m
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Very rare in the Melbourne region.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Kennedia coccinea
Common name: Coral Vine
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Striking flowers.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Hardenbergia violacea
Common name: Purple Coral Pea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 2m
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Much less aggressive than Happy Wanderer and similar varieties.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pandorea pandorana
Common name: Wonga Vine
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 10m
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: Very aggressive climber.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

 
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