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Shrubs over 2 metres in height...

 
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Scientific name: Acacia accinacea
Common name: Golden Dust Wattle
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Acacia paradoxaa
Common name: Prickly Hedge Wattle
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 3m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Spiny cactus like foliage.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Acacia stricta
Common name: Hop Wattle
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 3m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

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

       
      
      

Scientific name: Acacia verticillata
Common name: Prickly Moses
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: Prickly foliage.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Banksia ericifolia
Common name: Heath Banksia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 2m
Maximum spread: 1.5m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Banksia lemanniana
Common name: Yellow Lantern Banksia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 4m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Flowers hand down.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Banksia marginata
Common name: Silver Banksia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 6m
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Banksia praemorsa
Common name: Cut Leaf Banksia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 5m
Maximum spread: 3m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Bursaria spinosa
Common name: Sweet Bursaria
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: Fragrant flowers.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Hedycarya angustifolia
Common name: Austral Mulberry
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 5m
Maximum spread: 4m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Full sun to light shade.

Preferred aspect: Seasonal
Waterlogging tolerance: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Myoporum insulare
Common name: Boobialla
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 4m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Any soil.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Excellent screen.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Myoporum viscosum
Common name: Sticky Boobialla
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 4m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Any soil.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Olearia argophylla
Common name: Musk Daisy Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 6m
Maximum spread: 5m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Frequent
Comments: Best in damp sheltered areas.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Olearia lirata
Common name: Snowy Daisy Bush
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pomaderris elliptica
Common name: Yellow Pomaderris
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:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Pomaderris lanigera
Common name: Woolly Pomaderris
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:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Prostanthera lasianthos
Common name: Victorian Christmas Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 6m
Maximum spread: 4m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Light to full shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Frequent
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Rapanea howittiana
Common name: Muttonwood
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 4m
Maximum spread: 3m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Berries attract native birds.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Solanum aviculare
Common name: Native Tomato
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 4m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Any soil.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Edible fruit.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Solanum laciniatum
Common name: Kangaroo Apple
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 3m
Maximum spread: 4m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Any soil.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Seasonal
Comments: Edible fruit.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Tasmania lanceolata
Common name: Mountain Pepper
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: Light to full shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Frequent
Comments: Source of the culinary herb 'native pepper'.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

 
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