Urban Ecology: Rhagodia (Saltbush)
Rhagodia, one of the genera commonly referred to as saltbush, includes a small group of hardy Australian natives known for their silver-grey foliage and salt-tolerant…
Urban Ecology Snapshot: Eremophila (Emu Bush)
Eremophila, or emu bush, includes over 200 species, most of which are endemic to Australia. Known for their tubular flowers, drought resilience, and vibrant foliage…
Urban Ecology: Correa (Native Fuchsia)
Correa species, often called native fuchsias, are beloved for their tubular flowers, soft foliage, and tolerance of shade and dry conditions. They’re a mainstay in…
How Do Landscape Designers Use Nandina?
Nandinas, often referred to as sacred bamboo (though they’re not true bamboo), are widely used by landscape specifiers in Australia due to their low-maintenance nature,…
Urban Ecology: Westringia (Native Rosemary)
Westringia, often known as native rosemary, is one of the true workhorses of the Australian landscape industry. Its tidy form, drought tolerance, and coastal hardiness…
Urban Ecology: Syzygium (Lilly Pilly)
Syzygium (now including the previously-named Waterhousea and Acmena genera), often referred to as lilly pillies, are one of the most widely planted native genera in…
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Autumn Royalty™
Heat & cold tolerant Azalea with masses of fuchsia flowers that repeat bloom
Slim™
A unique narrow growth habit makes it great for tight planting areas
Pinnacle™
Provides sculptured design for tight planting areas
Blush™
Produces red new growth when other Nandinas are green in spring and autumn
Grey Box™
An extremely compact form of Westringia that was NGIA Plant of the Year 2015
Little Ruby™
Compact Alternanthera with stunning deep burgundy foliage
Dense Fence™
Requires less pruning than the common form, and has finer leaves, higher density and shorter inter-nodes
Cosmic White™
Exempt from the NSW Rhaphiolepis ban as it rarely if ever produces seed