Plant Finder

Originating from Mexico the plant leaves have a delightful striking form. It has a thick trunk, branching at the base with large green leaves. Greenish white small flowers are borne in the summer. The plant grows to about 1m tall and 2m wide and seems to grow across Australia, albeit preferring sheltered sunny spots in the southern states.

Ti-tree like bushy tree from Western Australia, with pendant branches and lance-shaped, bright green leaves with are 5-15cm long. Clusters of 2 or 3 white flowers are borne in summer. The plant is roughly 6-12m tall and 5-10m wide. Agonis' are grown mainly for the small fragrant flowers. A.flexuosa can tolerate frost conditions (around 0'C) for short periods of time. Fragrant oils in the leaves. Cultivars like 'nana' are more popular in gardens.

Dense dwarf form with pendulous branchlets. The leaves are similar size to common form of A.flexuosa (5-15cm). Stems are reddish and new growth is pink to red. This plant has not been seen to flower and it grows to 1.7m tall by up to 2m wide. A.flexuosa nana is drought hardy but susceptible to frosts.

Albizzias are grown for their filigree foliage and attractive flowerheads. A.julibrissin is a large deciduous shrub with a domed crown when mature. Fern-like, green leaves, 30-45cm long, have many small leaflets. Clusters of spherical yellow-green flowerheads are produced in summer. Plant grows up to 6m tall and 4-6m wide. This particular form of Albizia may survive to -20'C

The graceful form of these trees is well suited to creating a pleasant grove of two or three trees. Needles create a groundcover blanket under the trees which inhibits other plants from growing. These trees are well suited to coastal conditions and other dry, sandy areas.

Superb Australian plant, especially as a massed bedding planting. Originating in south Western Australia, despite their appearance they are not particularly drought tolerant and require watering and perfect drainage to flower well. Light to dark green leaves, and erect, slender, sometimes branched stems that bear tubular flowers, which resemble kangaroo paws. These are covered with red, orange, yellow, or green woolly hairs. Flowering occurs from spring to midsummer. The Kangaroo Paw is the Western Australian floral emblem.This is a nectar food source for birds.

I dont know this Pink flower. Blooms across the stem are complimented by dark green foliage. The leaves are around 4mm long and are whorled around the stem. The flowers are around 10mm diameter and deep pink in colour. They are produced from April to October. This plant is roughly 0.6m tall by 0.7m wide.

Originating in Japan this shrub will survive deep shade and although not drought tolerant should not require much water in these conditions. Rounded, evergreen shrub with ovate, glossy, green leaves. Small, red-purple flowers are produced in mid-spring. The males have yellow anthers. The females produce bright red berries. The berries are produced in autumn. Plant is roughly 3m tall by 3m wide. Do not ingest (causes mild stomach upset)

Not drought tolerant. Small tree or tall shrub with linear leaves. White flowers produced in summer and autumn. Branchlets are pendulous and the new growth is a coppery colour. Drought resistant and frost hardy. Shrub is roughly 0.5m tall and 1.5m wide.

Originating in NSW heathlands this is a bushy coastal plant with beautiful banksia flowers. Its leaves are 2cm long, glossy, and green above but silvery below. It produces cylindrical, orange-yellow to orange-red flowers in autumn or winter. The plant grows to between 3-6m tall and 2-4m wide. This plant is a nectar, seed source and nesting site for birds.

This small, flowering feature tree from south-eastern Australia grows up to 10m. Tolerating a range of sites and conditions, this tough, small, attractive tree is particularly useful for coastal and dry climate gardens. It forms creamy-yellow bottlebrush flowers up to 12cm in length. This plant is a nectar, seed source and nesting site for birds.

Moderately vigorous in habitat and may spread up to 3m across. The branches are horizontal and may be just below ground level which makes the plant appear to have flower spikes growing out from the ground. The leaves of the plant are large and deeply lobed. Flowers are small, tubular shaped and cream coloured when fully open but may have pink or orange tinges at the bud stage. Flowering occurs in spring and early summer. Creeping Banksia can be grown in areas of summer rainfall.

This iconic Australian tree is grown for shade and emergency stock feed. Its flowers are produced in summer. It is often found in groves on limestone outcrops, growing up to 20m tall.

Originating from the Pilliga region in western NSW this small herb is often referred to as B.pilligaensis. Leaves are green, wedge-shaped, have jagged edges and are about 4cm long. Flowers are mauve, daisy-like with a yellow centre. These are borne on long stems in spring and summer. Brachyscome formusa grows to a height of about 15cm and a width of about 40cm.

This is a flowering perennial from eastern Australia growing up to 50cm in height. With colourful pink and mauve daisy flowers for much of the year, it is improved by occasional pruning to maintain density and flowers. There are a number of varieties of this plant available. This plant is a food source and resting spot for butterflies.

This sweet-smelling open shrub is quite ungainly when young but becomes more attractive when mature, growing up to 2.5m. Its branches are thorny and flowers-- produced in summer--are creamy-white in colour and fragranced. It produces brown fruits after flowering and is attractive to butterflies. Very hardy in a wide range of soils and conditions, it is found in all Australian states and territories but the Northern Territory. Sweet Bursaria is a member of the Pittosporaceae family.

Callistemons are good value, robust shrubs able to cope with frost, pollution, and seaspray. These Australian plants have masses of flowers and are bird-attracting. This weeping, hybrid bottlebrush grows up to 6m and has bright red flower spikes up to 12cm produced abundantly in spring and early summer. The new growth is pink, while mature leaves are a mid-green. Regular pruning will maintain the shape. This plant is a nectar and seed source for birds.

Slow growing shrub. Low mound easily maintained by occasional pruning. Leaves are narrow and bluish grey-green in colour. Flowers are produced in late winter to autumn and are bright red in colour. Fruits are enclosed in brown capsules which persist for several years. Likes moisture, but can withstand drought. Like other Callistemons, it attracts hummingbirds.

Versatile shrub with an upright habit of 2-2.5m high and 1.5 metres wide with ends of stems weeping but not pendulous. This plant will do better with good watering particularly if planted in sand, in addition to mulching. Red flowers are produced in spring and summer. This plant is a nectar and seed source for birds.

Variable shrub, usually with arching branches. Leaves are lance-shaped, dark green in colour and grow to 10cm long. Flowers (5-15cm) are crimson red, grow in spikes and are produced in spring and summer. This plant grows to about 1.5-8m tall and wide.