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Shrubs between 1 and 2 metres in height...

 
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Scientific name: Acacia cognata
Common name: River Wattle
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:
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Alyogyne huegelii
Common name: Native Hibiscus
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: Australian native

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Alyogyne huegelii
Common name: Native Hibiscus
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: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Brachysema celsianum
Common name: Swan River Pea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

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

       
      
      

Scientific name: Correa decumbens
Common name: Native Fucia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
Maximum spread: 1.5
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

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

       
      
      

Scientific name: Correa glabra
Common name: Rock Correa
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Attracts native spinebills.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Correa reflexa (green flowered form)
Common name: Common Correa
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Attracts native spinebills.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Dampiera purpurea
Common name: Purple Dampiera
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Seaonal
Comments:
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Dodonaea viscosa
Common name: Wedge Leaf Hop Bush
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: Seaonal
Comments: Flowers are inconspicuous but seed capsules are very colourful.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Eremophila glabra (red flowers)
Common name: Common Emu Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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:
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Eremophila maculata
Common name: Spotted Emu Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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

       
      
      

Scientific name: Eremophila nivea
Common name: Silky Emu Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
Maximum spread: 1m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Clay or sedimantary to loamy soils.

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

       
      
      

Scientific name: Goodenia ovata
Common name: Hop Goodenia
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Goodia lotifolia
Common name: Golden Tip
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: Grevillea rosmarinifolia
Common name: Rosemary Grevillea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Hymenanthera dentata
Common name: Tree Violet
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: Fragrant flowers and thorny foliage.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Indigofera australis
Common name: Austral Indigo
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Prune regularly.
Origin: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Isopogon latifolius
Common name: Drumsticks
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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:
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

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Scientific name: Leucophyta brownii
Common name: Cushion Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
Maximum spread: 1.5m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Sandy to loamy soils.

Preferred aspect: Full sun to light shade.
Waterlogging tolerance: Occasional
Comments: Best suited for coastal areas.
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

Scientific name: Olearia ramulosa
Common name: Twiggy Daisy Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pultenaea daphnoides
Common name: Wedge Leaf Bush Pea
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: Pultenaea gunnii
Common name: Golden Bush Pea
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Pultenaea scabra
Common name: Rough Bush Pea
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: Local native (Melbourne region)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Prostanthera melissifolia
Common name: Balm Mint Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
Maximum spread: 1.5m
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)

       
      
      

Scientific name: Rhagodia parabolica
Common name: Fragrant Salt Bush
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 2m
Maximum spread: 2m
Drought tolerance:
LOW           HIGH

Preferred soils: Full sun to light shade.

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

       
      
      

Scientific name: Scaevola nitida
Common name: Shining Fan Flower
Distribution of the species:
    
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Edible:
Maximum height: 1.5m
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: Occasional
Comments:
Origin: Australian native

       
      
      

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