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1 A not-for-profit Community Organisation 95 Park Lane Wangaratta Victoria 3677 P.O. Box 209 Wangaratta Victoria 3676 Phone: (03) Fax: (03) Thank-you for your enquiry regarding plants grown at Park Lane Nursery. The attached plant list will give you an idea of the type of plants we grow. As stock levels change every day during planting seasons, we cannot guarantee that everything listed will be available. Please contact our nursery staff to find out what is in stock. Placing orders 6 months in advance is the best way to ensure you get what you want, when you want it! Park Lane Nursery is Open: 8:30a.m. 4:30p.m. Monday to Friday (All Year Round) 8:30a.m. 1:30p.m. Saturday (Apr Oct) O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 1

2 Quantity Purchased Seed Cutting Grown Grown 1 to 100 $2.70 $ to 500 $2.30 $ to 1000 (min 25 per species) $2.00 $3.30 Over 1000 (min 50 per species) $1.90 $3.00 Further discounts may apply for larger quantities, please discuss with staff. Landscape Tube: $ mm Pot: From $ (Prices as marked) 200mm Pot: From $ (Prices as marked) Rocket / Aerial Pots: From $ (Prices as marked) Plastic - High Quality Revegetation Pack = 1 Guard and 3 Stakes $ 1.60 per pack Individual: Plastic Guard $0.70ea; 75cm Bamboo Stake $0.30ea Box lot discounts apply for purchases in multiples of 333 packs. Cardboard Recycled 2 litre Pack = 1 Guard and 2 Stakes $ 1.00 per pack Individual: Cardboard Guard $0.50ea; 60cm Bamboo Stake $0.25ea Box lot discounts apply for purchases in multiples of 250 packs. PLEASE NOTE: Prices are correct as of 2/2/2012, but are subject to change without notice. Please check with staff when placing orders. O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 2

3 Park Lane Nursery Plant List Phone: (03) SG = Seed Grown. CG = Cutting Grown. Acacia aspera Rough Wattle A small, spreading shrub found in box-type, open forests. This species needs very well-drained soils and will grow in dappled shade, partial or full-sun. Flowers are creamy-yellow and profuse. Will withstand frost and extended dry periods. 1-2m x 2-3m. SG. Acacia boormanii Snowy River Wattle An adaptable and spectacular shrub, tolerating most well-drained soils and a wide range of climatic conditions. Will withstand extended wet periods. Best grown in partial or full-sun. An ornamental that can also be used as a windbreak and screening plant. This plant is strongly suckering. 3m x 5m. SG. Acacia boormanii Mt Typo Form An adaptable and spectacular shrub, tolerating most well-drained soils and a wide range of climatic conditions. Will withstand extended wet periods. Best grown in partial or full-sun. An ornamental that can also be used as a windbreak and screening plant. Does not sucker. 3m x 5m. SG. Acacia buxifolia Box-leafed Wattle Medium shrub with erect stems with profuse, golden-yellow flowers. An ornamental plant which will grow in most well-drained soils. Suited to partial or full-sun. Frost tolerant. 2-4m x 2-3m. SG Acacia cognata River Wattle A graceful shrub with a pendulous habit. Prefers moist, light-to-heavy soils and dappled to partial-sun, but will tolerate full-sun. Will respond well to extra watering in dry periods. Frost tolerant. 4-10m x 4-6m. SG. Acacia dealbata Silver Wattle An erect, small-to-tall tree with bright yellow flowers. An ornamental plant which prefers moist soil and partial or full-sun. This quickgrowing tree is suitable for windbreaks and to control gully erosion. This plant attracts many birds. 6-30m x 5-10m. SG. Acacia doratoxylon Currawang Requires well-drained soil and will grow on stony ridges. It is suited to dappled shade, partial or full-sun, and is both drought resistant and frost tolerant. A brightly flowered tree that is useful for gardens, parks, windbreaks, farms and roadside planting. 3-8m. SG. Acacia genistifolia Spreading Wattle An ornamental species that tolerates a very wide range of soils. Withstands both extended wet and dry periods. Frost hardy. Will grow in dappled shade, partial or full-sun. Very useful as a refuge for small birds due to its prickly nature. This plant has bold, pale yellow flowers. 1-3m x 1-3m. SG. Acacia howittii Sticky Wattle A graceful, erect to spreading tall shrub or small tree. Does well in moist, well-drained, light-to-heavy soils and can withstand short periods of dryness. Frost tolerant. Will grow in dappled-shade, partial or full-sun. Useful as a windbreak. 4-8m x 3-6m. SG. Acacia implexa Lightwood An upright-to-spreading tall shrub-or-small tree with pale yellow pods. A very hardy and long-lived species which requires well-drained soils and prefers partial or full-sun. Frost tolerant. Useful for shade and as a windbreak. Good furniture timber. 5-15m x 4-10m. SG. Acacia iteaphylla Flinders Range Wattle A dense, spreading, medium-to-tall shrub with pale, yellow flowers. Very adaptable and grows best in well-drained, light-to-heavy soil. Prefers partial or full-sun and is drought resistant. There are many forms with different foliage. Some are pendulous, others more upright. 3-5m x 3-6m. SG. Acacia melanoxylon Blackwood Densely foliaged large shrub-to-tall tree with cream to pale yellow flower heads. Grows best in moist well-drained soils with cool climate conditions. Will withstand dappled-shade through to full-sun. Frost tolerant. Excellent furniture timber. Long living. 5-30m x 4-15m. SG. Acacia montana Dense, spreading, medium shrub with bright yellow flower heads. Grows well in well-drained, light-to-heavy soil in partial or full-sun. A very hardy plant suitable for hot, dry conditions. Frost hardy. 2-4m x 2-5m. SG. O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 3

4 Acacia paradoxa Kangaroo Thorn An extremely hardy wattle. Drought and frost tolerant. Grows in a wide range of soils and will tolerate temporary inundation. Its prickly habit makes it an excellent refuge for native birds. The flowers are golden yellow making the plant very showy. 2-4m x 2-5m. SG. Acacia pendula Weeping Myall An ornamental, bushy tree that is suitable for shade and shelter planting on farms. Stock will eat the foliage. Timber is attractive and pleasantly fragrant. Frost resistant. 6-12m x 6-8m. SG. Acacia pravissima Ovens Wattle Very hardy small tree-to-large shrub. Widely cultivated and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. Frost and drought hardy. Suitable for screening and windbreaks. It has bright yellow, scented flowers and bluish triangular foliage. Flowers in September/October. 4-8m x 4-8m. SG. Acacia pycnantha Golden Wattle Widely cultivated species that is Australia's national emblem. Very hardy, will grow in most soils with good drainage in full-sun to semishade. Useful for windbreaks and soil erosion. Golden yellow globular flowers in July - October. Reasonably frost and drought tolerant. 3-10m x 2-6m. SG. Acacia rubida Red-stem Wattle This shrub is very hardy and adaptable and will grow in most soils, in dappled shade, partial or full-sun. Frost and drought hardy. Can withstand waterlogging. Useful for windbreaks or parks. The red branches compliment the profuse, bright yellow flowers. 3-12m x 3-6m. SG. Acacia spectabilis Mudgee Wattle This is a very attractive wattle, with golden yellow flowers and attractive weeping branches. A good garden plant. Will grow in sandyto-heavy soils. Drought and frost resistant, but can be affected by poor drainage. 3-5m x 3-6m. SG. Acacia verniciflua Varnish Wattle A medium shrub that grows in well-drained light-to-heavy soils. Can withstand extended wet and dry periods. Will grow in dappledshade or full sun. Can be used as a low windbreak. Frost tolerant. Showy, yellow flowers and pendulous branches. 3-5m x 3-5m. SG. Acacia vestita Hairy Wattle A widely cultivated shrub, suited to most areas. Drought and frost tolerant. Useful as a low windbreak, shelter or screen plant. Golden, yellow flowers in September to October. Frost hardy. 3-6m x 3-8m. SG. Allocasuarina littoralis Slender or spreading small tree that may take on a dark brown or reddish appearance. Mature trees have deeply furrowed dark bark. Excellent timber tree. This fast-growing tree needs good drainage. Tolerates light to medium frosts and extended dry periods. 4-8m x 4-6m. SG. Allocasuarina luehmannii Bull Oak Tree that grows in a range of conditions. Useful as a windbreak and for specialty timber production. It has deeply furrowed, dark bark and fine, needle-like foliage. Will grow around the edge of swamps and tolerates temporary inundation. Frost resistant. 8-25m x 8-15m. SG. Allocasuarina verticillata Drooping She-oak Wide-spread tree that will tolerate many conditions and is most suitable for salt-affected sites. Popularly grown as a shade, shelter or ornamental tree. It is useful for specialty timber and as fodder for cattle. Frost and drought hardy. 4-11m x 3-6m. SG. Alyogyne huegelii West Coast Gem. Native Hibiscus. A small shrub that produces abundant lilac flowers. Prefers a well-drained, sunny spot and can be pruned to improve shape. Will tolerate only mild frosts. 2.5m x 2.5m. CG. Anigozanthus flavidus Kangaroo Paw A vigorous, clumping perennial which is adaptable to most soil types. It as green, yellow or red flowers. Grows best in full-sun. Attracts bird life and makes excellent cut flowers. Suitable as a garden specimen. Can be susceptible to moderate-to-heavy frost m x 1-2m. SG. Anigozanthus flavidus Red Flower. Kangaroo Paw SG. Arthropodium strictum Chocolate Lily A long-lived perennial herb with blue-to-violet flowers (rarely white) in September through to December. Likes well-drained to heavy soils. Distributed throughout Australia in grassland and woodland. This species has a delightful perfume of chocolate when flowering on a warm summer s day. Frost hardy. 20cm x 20-80cm. SG. Atriplex nummularia Old Man Salt Bush O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 4

5 A dense small-to-medium shrub with yellow-brown flowers. Common plant of the outback, it is an important forage plant of dry regions. Grows best in heavy soils, in full-sun. Is a useful garden plant and for roadside planting. Frost and drought resistant. 1-3m x 2-4m. SG. Austrodanthonia duttoniana Coarse grass, palatable and nutritious. Likes moist, poorly drained soils i.e.: depressions, drains. Seed heads appear early spring through to summer. Good ground cover and soil binder. Frost and drought hardy. 80 cm in height. SG. Banksia blechnifolia Dwarf, spreading shrub that has horizontal branches. The flower heads are dusky-red to salmon colour with yellow tints. It is an adaptable and vigorous ornamental that grows in a range of well-drained soils. Drought hardy, likes full-sun, and tolerates medium frost m x 2-4m. SG. Banksia canei Mountain Banksia A medium, spreading shrub with pale yellow flowers in summer and autumn. Prefers heavy and clay soils and is frost resistant. Prefers full-partial-sun m x 2-3m. SG Banksia coccinea Scarlet Banksia An outstanding ornamental Banksia. Requires well-drained, light to medium soils in partial or full-sun. Is hardy to moderate frosts and is drought tolerant. Flowers are scarlet in colour and are popular cut flowers. 3-5m x 2-4m. SG Banksia ericifolia Heath Banksia A very hardy and adaptable shrub. Popular for its graceful form and colourful orange-red flower spikes. A useful screen plant which birds find attractive. Will adapt to a variety of soils and aspects, prefers well-drained positions. Frost resistant. 2-7m x 3-6m. SG. Banksia integrifolia Coastal Banksia A sturdy tree with blunt-tipped leaves, silvery below. The flower heads are pale yellow. It grows well on heavy soils and is not affected by frost or wind. It prefers a sunny position and responds to watering during dry periods m x 5-10m. SG. Banksia marginata Silver Banksia Variable from a low stunted shrub to a compact small tree. Grows well in a variety of soils. Frost resistant and can tolerate dry conditions. Pale yellow flowers appear in autumn. Ideal as a screen or wind break. 2-10m x 2-6m. SG. Banksia praemorsa Cut-leaf Banksia An outstanding ornamental, dense foliaged, upright, medium-to-tall shrub. Cylindrical flowers with a combination of deep red, purple, green and yellow. Likes well-drained soils and is adaptable to a range of climatic conditions. Frost tolerant, however flower heads may be damaged. 2-5m x 3-5m. SG. Banksia spinulosa Hairpin Banksia Very showy medium shrub, with a spreading form and bright yellow cone shaped flowers. Excellent for growing under eucalypts. Does not like high ph or limestone. Attractive to honeyeaters. Hardy in well-drained acidic soils. Frost and drought hardy. 1-4m x 1-5m. SG. Banksia spinulosa dwarf Dwarf Hairpin Banksia Very showy dwarf shrub with a spreading form and yellow to orange cone shaped flowers. Excellent for growing under eucalypts. Does not like high ph or limestone. Attractive to honeyeaters. Hardy in well-drained acidic soils. Frost and drought hardy. CG. Billardiera scandens Common Apple Berry This climber is suited to a wide range of environments. It easily grows in full-sun or in dense shade and in sandy-to-clay soils. It prefers good drainage and enjoys some water in dry periods. Often seen climbing on trees as a vine, but becomes shrubby if planted in the open. Greenish-yellow bell-shaped flowers. Frost hardy. 1-5m x 2-3m. CG. Boronia megastigma Brown Boronia An upright, dense shrub with very fragrant bell-shaped flowers. Prefers moist, well-drained soils but will tolerate a wider range of conditions. Prefers partial shade and mulching around roots. Frost tolerant. 1-3m x 1-2m. CG. Brachychiton acerifolius Flame Tree A small-to-medium tree with bright red, bell-shaped flowers during summer prefers full to partial-sun. A very adaptable tree which tolerates a variety of climates and soils. A well known tree, which is widely cultivated throughout Australia. Frost tender when young m x 10-15m. SG. Brachychiton populneus Kurrajong A very hardy, indigenous tree which is often found in very rocky sites but also extending along river banks and plains in a variety of soils. It is an excellent shade and shelter tree. Leaves can be used for stock fodder. Cream or pink flowers. Roots and seeds are suitable for bush tucker. Frost and drought hardy. 6-20m x 6-10m. SG. Brachyscome multifida Rock Wall Daisy O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 5

6 Good compact, rockery plant which forms clumps, spreading by suckering. Soft finely-divided leaves. Mauve or lilac daisy flowers most of the year. Likes a sunny position and annual pruning. This plant is can become a very attractive ground cover in a short time. Frost resistant m x 0.2-1m. CG. Bulbine bulbosa Bulbine Lily A dwarf, perennial herb with bright green leaves to 40cm long. Bright, yellow flowers in spring. Likes moist well-drained soils with dappled shade to full-sun. Excellent plant for rockeries and container growing. Frost tolerant m x 0.3m. SG. Bursaria lasiophylla Hairy Bursaria A small-to-medium shrub, found in rocky areas at higher altitudes. Likes well-drained soils and tolerates frost and snow. In spring it is covered in fragrant, white flowers. Bursaria s host insects which parasitise pasture grubs and other harmful insects. These plants attract birds and butterflies.1-2.5m x 1-2.5m. SG. Bursaria spinosa Sweet Bursaria Very hardy shrub with fragrant white flowers in spring. Will grow in most positions but dislikes waterlogging. Bursarias host insects which parasitise pasture grubs and other harmful insects. These plants attract birds and butterflies. Frost and drought hardy. 3-7m x 3-6m. SG. Callistemon brachyandrus Prickly Bottlebrush Spreading shrub with red flowers from October to February. Excellent for hot areas and adaptable to most soils. Prefers full-sun. Good bird attractor. Frost hardy and drought tolerant. 1-5 m x 1-3 m. SG. Callistemon citrinus Crimson Bottlebrush A good shrub for wet areas. Red bottle brush flowers in spring-autumn. Prune after flowering to maintain compactness. Attracts nectar feeding birds. Very hardy. Can have pendulous branches. Grows in a wide range of soils and tolerates frost. 2-8m x 2-6m. SG. Callistemon pachyphyllus Wallum Bottlebrush A low-to-medium shrub flowering sporadically but with main flushes of red or green bottlebrushes in spring and autumn. Frost tolerant and adaptable to wet and dry conditions. Full-sun produces best flowers and pruning after flowering will help maintain good shape. Bird attracting. 2.5m x 1.5m. SG. Callistemon pallidus Lemon Bottlebrush A dense medium-to-tall shrub with grey-green to green leaves. Grows in most soils in dappled shade to full-sun. Frost tolerant and withstands wind and waterlogging. Large cream to greenish yellow flowers. Good for windbreaks on farms. Attracts birds. 2-5m x 2-5m. SG. Callistemon pityoides Alpine Bottlebrush (Formerly known as sieberi). Small shrub with yellow flower spikes. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates. Frost tolerant preferring moist soils and full or partial-sun. 1-5m x 1-5m. SG Callistemon salignus Willow Bottlebrush Attractive foliage with cream or sometimes pink flower spikes. White, papery bark. Very hardy and drought tolerant. Grows well in most soils with adequate watering. 5-10m x 3-5m. SG. Callistemon sieberi River Bottlebrush (Formerly known as paludosus) A shrub normally found along riverbanks and streams but will tolerate dry situations. Likes full-sun to semi-shade. Makes a good wind windbreak or screen for gardens or farms. Flowers are creamy pink. Frost hardy. 3-10m x 5-10m. SG. Callistemon viminalis A small shrub to small bushy tree with weeping branches. It has bright red flowers that are rich in nectar and attract birds. It is suited to most soils but likes water during dry spells. Maybe frost tender when small. Frost hardy when established. 1-12m x 1.5-6m. SG. Callitris endlicheri Black Cypress-Pine A hardy tree that thrives on the dry, rocky slopes of this area and tolerates poor soils. It is a suitable small tree for ornamental purposes in the garden or on the farm. Prefers good drainage and is frost and drought tolerant. A very attractive native pine. 5-20m x 3-8m. SG. Callitris glaucophylla White Cypress-Pine A tree that has been widely used as an ornamental because of its upright growth and conical shape. Very popular because of its suitability as a specialty timber, which is dark and very durable (resistant to termites)? Well-drained sunny position. Frost and drought hardy. 5-20m x 5-15m. SG. Calytrix tetragona Fringe Myrtle O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 6

7 A medium, upright shrub with white-to-deep-pink star shaped flowers. Prefers well-drained soils but can handle a wide range of soils and climates. Frost and drought tolerant. Very attractive ornamental that prefers full-sun and responds well to light pruning after flowering. 1-4m x 1-2m. CG. Cassinia aculeata Dogwood A frost tolerant shrub that grows well in a wide range of soils. White and sometimes pink clusters of flowers. Frost tolerant. This shrub provides good haven for small birds and likes a light prune to keep it bushy. Frost tolerant. 2-4m x 1-2m. SG. Cassinia arcuata Drooping Cassinia A graceful shrub with aromatic foliage. It will grow in most well-drained soils in full-sun to partial shade. Suitable for screening. It has fawn coloured flowers which are highly aromatic. Frost and drought tolerant. A good colonising plant for disturbed ground. 1-3m x 1-2m. SG. Cassinia longifolia Shiny Cassinia A large shrub to small tree. It will grow in well-drained moist soils, with dappled-shade or partial-sun. Tolerates frost and dense shade. Flowers form in dense clusters and are satiny-white. 3-6m x 2-4m. SG. Casuarina cunninghamiana River She-oak This tall, erect tree grows beside watercourses and is an excellent shade and shelter tree. It is tolerant of wetter soils. This fast-growing tree has dark red wood, which makes excellent timber. Frost hardy m x 10-12m. SG. Casuarina glauca Swamp She-oak A conical or rounded tree with slightly pendulous branches. Adaptable to most soils with reasonable drainage. Has a tendency to sucker heavily. Prefers full-sun. Frost hardy. 8-20m x 5-10m. SG. Chamelaucium uncinatum Geraldton Wax Purple Pride This plant is highly prized as a cut flower and typical of most of the species. It prefers well-drained soils. It will tolerate light frosts and is drought tolerant. Likes dappled shade to full-sun. This spring flowering shrub has reddish-purple flowers in dense clusters. 2m x 2m. CG. Chrysocephalum apiculatum Merv s Tall Form A low ground cover, with clusters of yellow, everlasting flowers. Prefers plenty of sunshine and the soils need to drain fairly freely. Tolerates light-to-moderate frosts and extended dry periods. Plants are very suitable for massed plantings or informal drifts. Highly recommended for containers Lovely grey green, soft foliage. 0.5m x 1-3m. CG. Chrysocephalum semipapposum Clustered Everlasting An excellent ground cover plant. It is adaptable and tolerates a wide range of freely draining soil types. Full-sun or semi-shade is preferred, but tolerates dappled shade. Frost tolerant. If extended dry periods persist, stems usually die back and wait for optimum conditions before re-shooting. Clustered, yellow flowers contrast beautifully with the silver foliage m x 0.6m. SG. Correa Dusky Bells Dwarf shrub with reddish, brown spreading branches. The tubular flowers are carmine pink. Great little plant for small gardens and rockeries. This plant grows in most soils and prefers dappled-shade or partial-sun. Frost and drought tolerant. 0.3m x 2-4m. CG. Correa glabra Rock Correa Dense, upright, rounded shrub which adapts to a wide range of soils. A useful garden plant with attractive green bell-shaped flowers in winter. It tolerates partial-shade but prefers full-sun. Frost and drought tolerant. 1-2m x 1-2m. CG. Correa lawrenciana Varies from a dense, small shrub to an upright, small tree. Prefers medium-to-heavy soils. Frost tolerant. Cream, green or red tubular flowers. Ornamental plant, which serves well as screen. This plant is an excellent bird attracter. 2-8m x 2-5m. CG. Correa backhousiana x Correa reflexa Marian's Marvel This hybrid correa has tubular flowers where the upper half is pale pink and the lower half is pale green. It is a compact, hardy small shrub suited to most well-drained conditions. It prefers dappled-shade or partial-sun. Frost tolerant m x 1.5-3m. CG. Correa pulchella An adaptable, prostrate to small shrub with many forms. Grows well in moist, well-drained light-to-heavy soils. Tolerates semi- shade to full-sun and extended dry periods. Flowers range from orange to pink to red. Frost tolerant. Prostrate to 1m x m. CG. Correa reflexa Dwarf Form Dwarf shrub which has bell-shaped flowers. The flowers are red and green. Will grow in a range of conditions preferring well-drained, light-to-heavy soils with a preference for dappled-shade or partial-sun. Frost tolerant. 0.3m x 1-2m. CG. Correa reflexa Common Correa Prostrate to upright shrub which has bell-shaped flowers with different coloured tips. The flowers come in various colour combinations. Will grow in a range of conditions preferring well-drained, light-to-heavy soils with a preference for dappled-shade or partial-sun. Frost tolerant m x 1-3m. CG. O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 7

8 Correa reflexa Common Correa White Flower Form Upright shrub which has white bell-shaped flowers. Will grow in a range of conditions preferring well-drained, light-to-heavy soils with a preference for dappled shade or partial-sun. Frost tolerant. 1.5m x 2m. CG. Correa reflexa Common Correa Green Flower Form Upright shrub which has green, bell-shaped flowers. Will grow in a range of conditions preferring well-drained, light-to-heavy soils with a preference for dappled-shade or partial-sun. Frost tolerant. 1.5m x 2m. CG. Craspedia globosa Drumsticks (See Pycnosorus globosus) Crowea exalata Small Crowea Ornamental small shrub with profuse pink flowers, which have an extended display period. Will adapt to most soils and aspects and does best in dappled-shade or partial-sun. It is suitable for gardens or containers and flowers last in vases. Likes to be pruned lightly after flowering. Frost and drought tolerant. 0.6m x 0.5-1m. CG. Daviesia latifolia Hop Bitter-Pea A medium shrub with pea-shaped yellow and brown flowers. Grows well in well-drained soils and prefers partial to full-sun. Frost hardy. Flowers have an attractive perfume. 1-3m x 1-2m. SG. Daviesia ulicifolia Gorse Bitter-Pea Small, prickly shrub with orange - yellow pea-shaped flowers. Best suited to well-drained, light-to-medium soils. Prefers partial-sun. Can be pruned very hard to promote dense growth. Frost and drought hardy. 1-2m x 1-2m. SG. Dianella tasmanica Tasman Flax Lily Extra Dianella species. Tufted perennial herb with mauve/blue flowers. Best suited to moist, well-drained soils and prefers shade or partial-sun. This plant has very striking, large purple-lilac berries, which make a great show in summer. Hardy and grows well in containers. Frost hardy m x 0.5-2m. SG. Dillwynia sericea Showy Parrot-Pea Small, ornamental shrub with yellow and red, orange or pink pea-shaped flowers. Well-drained soils with partial to full-sun. Responds well to pruning. Frost tolerant and withstands extended dry periods m x 1-2m. CG. Dodonaea viscosa ssp angustissima Narrow-leaf Hop-Bush A hardy shrub, although it is mostly found in dry, rocky areas with poor soil, it is quite adaptable providing drainage is fair. Attractive seed pods in early summer suitable for cutting. A neat, compact habit. Frost and drought tolerant m x 1.5-4m. SG. Dodonaea viscosa ssp cuneata Wedge-leaf Hop-Bush A wide spread, hardy shrub. Grows in most soils and is very suitable for cultivation providing there is good drainage. Frost and drought resistant. Very suitable for the garden with attractive seed pods suitable for cutting. 2-4m x 2-4m. SG. Dryandra praemorsa Cut-leaf Dryandra A medium shrub with toothed-or-lobed dark green leaves with white undersides. This showy species likes well-drained soils with dappled-shade. It will cope with full-sun. Plants should be tip pruned regularly. Good yellowish or pink flowers for cutting. Frost and drought resistant. 2-3m x 2-3m. SG. Eucalyptus albens White Box A hardy tree, great for stock shelter, firewood and timber. Attractive to nectar eating birds. Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Frost tolerant. Quick-growing m x 10-15m. SG. Eucalyptus blakelyi Hill Gum Medium-sized tree with wide spreading crown and pink or white flowers. Frost and drought tolerant and will grow in heavy loams and clays. Good for fire wood, fence posts and honey production. This red gum grows on inland slopes and adapts to many soil types. 5-20m x 10. SG. Eucalyptus bridgesiana Apple Box A medium sized tree good for stock shelters, honey production and firewood. Frost and drought tolerant. Adaptable to most well-drained soils. Frost resistant m x 5-15m. SG. Eucalyptus caesia ssp magna Silver Princess Outstanding weeping, ornamental tree. Prefers good drainage and some shelter from strong winds. Has large pendant pink or red flowers and attractive silver branches. Prefers well-drained soils and is drought hardy. Tolerates clay-loams. Useful for honey production. Frost and drought resistant. 6-10m x 5-10m. SG. Eucalyptus camaldulensis River Red Gum Large tree suitable for areas that suffer temporary inundation. Excellent for soil erosion control, stock shelters or ornamental purposes. Frost and drought tolerant. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates. Great refuge tree for birds, mammals and reptiles. O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 8

9 20-50m x 15-35m. SG. Eucalyptus camphora Mountain Swamp Gum A hardy tree that grows in high rainfall areas and often in moist wet situations as well as flats and valleys. Suitable for windbreaks and stock shelters. Frost hardy and will tolerate periods of dryness m x 8-12m. SG. Eucalyptus cinerea Argyle Apple An extremely ornamental tree found in the Wooragee area. It will grow in a wide range of soils and is frost and drought tolerant. A beautiful tree with appealing blue foliage. Suitable for use in landscaping. 8-18m x 8-15m. SG. Eucalyptus citriodora Lemon-scented Gum This medium-to-tall tree has a beautiful powdery-white trunk. Fragrant lemon-scented foliage when crushed. Frost tender when young. Useful for timber, essential oils and makes a handsome specimen tree in large gardens. Likes good drainage m x 10-25m. SG. Eucalyptus cladocalyx Sugar Gum Profuse white-to-cream flowers with smooth grey-to-bluish trunk, producing an aromatic honey. Very ornamental tree that is also good firewood and useful for building timber. Drought and semi-frost tolerant. 8-35m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus crenulata Buxton Silver Gum This is a very attractive small tree for moist-to-dry areas. Attractive foliage suitable for floristry. The flowers are prolific and attractive to nectar eating birds and insects. This quick-growing tree is hardy to frost and snow. 4m-12m. SG. Eucalyptus dives Broad-leaf Peppermint Tree suitable for hill country and poor soil. Frost hardy and makes a good shade tree for stock. It will adapt to a wide range of soils and climates. Its bluish, juvenile foliage is quite attractive. Responds well to coppicing to produce cut foliage. 8-25m x 6-15m. SG. Eucalyptus erythrocorys Red Cap Gum An outstanding ornamental species with brilliant red buds, bright yellow flowers and contrasting green leaves. Grows well on welldrained, sandy loams. Can suffer damage from heavy frosts when young. Pruning will promote bushier growth. Needs plenty of sunshine. Moderately drought tolerant. 4-9m x 3-8m. SG. Eucalyptus ficifolia Flowering Gum A spreading, small to medium tree with a dense crown. The white - to-deep red or occasionally orange flowers are very showy. Grows well in a wide range of soil types. Plants are useful as windbreaks and respond well to regular pruning. Susceptible to frost. Drought tolerant. 6-15m x 5-20m. SG. Eucalyptus forrestiana Fuchsia Mallee Medium-to-tall shrub or small tree with dense foliage. This attractive species has a pendulous yellow and red flower and is adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates. Commonly used in gardens, parks and acts as a good windbreak. Frost resistant. 3-7m x 3-10m. SG. Eucalyptus globulus ssp bicostata Eurabbie/Victorian Blue Gum Large tree occurring mainly at higher altitudes, but is proving itself in the drier regions. Hardier tree than its Tasmanian cousins and is proving itself a hardy alternative for Agro-forestry. Frost hardy m x 8-20m. SG. Eucalyptus globulus ssp globulus Tasmanian Blue Gum Upright medium-to-tall tree with white-to-cream flowers. The flowers produce good nectar and pollen yields. Grows best in well-drained heavy loams. Fast growing and is an excellent shade and shelter tree. Excellent for timber production with suitable rainfall. Frost hardy m x 10-25m. SG. Eucalyptus goniocalyx Long-leaf Box Small-to-medium tree with white to cream flowers. This tree is usually fast growing and provides good shade. It responds well to pruning and is best suited to temperate climates, growing in a wide range of acidic-to-neutral soils. Frost resistant. 8-20m x 6-15m. SG. Eucalyptus lehmannii Bushy Yate Spreading medium-to-tall shrub with dense foliage. Flowers are light green forming globular heads to about 12 cm across, often profuse. This excellent ornamental species prefers well-drained soils and plenty of sunshine. Drought hardy and tolerates moderate frost m x 4-5m. SG. Eucalyptus leucoxylon rosea Red Flowering Yellow Gum Upright-to-spreading small tree with pink to reddish flowers about 3 cm across, often profuse. This is an attractive eucalypt, with a smooth-barked trunk and long flowering period. Moderately fast growing and excellent for shelter, shade and wind erosion control. Frost and drought resistant m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus macrocarpa Blue Bush O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 9

10 Ornamental medium sized mallee shrub, with bright red to pink red flowers. Drought tolerant and moderately frost resistant. Excellent bird attracting qualities. Foliage, flowers and fruit excellent for floral arrangements. Best in well-drained acidic to neutral soils with very good drainage. Needs plenty of sunshine and can be slow growing. 2-3m x 3-5m. SG. Eucalyptus macrorhyncha Red Stringybark This medium-to-tall tree is useful for shade and produces a large volume of flowers which emit a strong honey scent. A good farm tree that tolerates frost and extended dry periods. Good for firewood and an excellent shade tree m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus maculata Spotted Gum Medium-to-tall tree with strongly fragrant white flowers. Smooth cream bark with greyish blotches. Spotted gum is very ornamental and is best suited for large gardens or roadside plantations. The flowers attract nectar-eating birds. Fast growing and tolerant of most frosts m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus mannifera ssp mannifera Red Spotted Gum Beautiful tree suitable for most soils. This sub species is mainly found in NSW and has fairly broad leaves. Has lovely white bark, turning pink to bright red in early summer. Very frost tolerant and fast growing when young. Requires well-drained soils m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus melliodora Yellow Box Found in North East Victoria, medium growth rate, good shade tree and honey production, flowers are white-to-cream, often profuse and sweetly scented. Open forests, loams on lower slopes, likes well-drained soils. Tolerates light-to-moderate frosts and hot dry summers m x 8-25m. SG. Eucalyptus microcarpa Grey Box Medium tree with white flowers. The flowers are rich in nectar and pollen and a good source of honey. Grey Box is highly regarded as a shade tree for stock and may be planted in windbreaks. Trees are hardy to dryness and will tolerate heavy frosts m x 15-20m. SG. Eucalyptus nicholii Willow Peppermint This is a widely planted tree and has proven itself to be very popular because of its hardiness and quick growth rate. This good ornamental is also suitable for windbreaks. Tolerant of frosts and wind. It has a spreading canopy of drooping, blue-green leaves m x 10-15m. SG. Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp pauciflora Snow Gum Attractive, smooth-barked small-to-medium tree. Highly regarded for honey production. Tolerates light frost, sandy-to-clay soils. Suitable for areas of high wind and severe cold. A beautiful tree, worth the effort to grow. 8-20m x 6-15m. SG. Eucalyptus polyanthemos Red Box Produces tough durable timber for building. Excellent firewood. This tree attracts nectar eating birds. Will grow on well-drained poor soils. Tolerant of most droughts and frosts. Profuse cream flowers. Excellent for stock shade m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus radiata Narrow-leaf Peppermint This medium-to-tall tree has a dense canopy with profuse white-to-cream flowers. Suitable for light construction timber, honey production, shade and shelter. Tolerates acidic-to-neutral soils and is hardy to most frosts and snowfalls. Highly aromatic leaves m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus rubida Candlebark A medium-to-tall tree with an erect habit. A very decorative hardy tree and excellent for shade. Ideal for districts that have very severe winters. Adaptable to most soils. The flowers are an important source of nectar and pollen for honey. Koalas inhabit this species. Frost hardy m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus salmonophloia Salmon Gum This tall tree has attractive deciduous, brown bark that flakes to reveal pink coloured new bark in late summer and autumn. A slow growing species, with an extensive root system that needs plenty of space. Enjoys well-drained soil, frost and drought tolerant m x 8-20m. SG. Eucalyptus scoparia Wallangara White Gum This is an extremely ornamental tree, prized for its white trunk and weeping habit. It likes most soils and conditions and is suitable for the larger garden. This tree is fast-growing and quickly develops a spreading crown. Very cold and frost hardy. 8-12m x 5-10m SG Eucalyptus sideroxylon Ironbark Medium-to-tall tree, with rough, dark bark and grey-green leaves. Flowers may be white, pink, red or pale yellow, often profuse and showy. Attractive to nectar eating birds and suitable for honey a+nd timber production. Fast growing and frost tolerant. Likes good drainage and tolerates drought m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus sideroxylon ssp rosea Red-Flowering Ironbark O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 10

11 Medium-to-tall tree. Bark on trunk and main branches is deeply furrowed and reddish brown to black. Flowers red-to-pink. A valuable timber tree widely planted to attract nectar feeding birds. Frost and drought tolerant m x 10-20m. SG. Eucalyptus stellulata This attractive tree is very adaptable to wet and moist conditions, useful for areas of soil erosion as well as shade and shelter. Valuable timber. Flowers white-to-cream, April October. Tolerates wet and cold locations and most soil types. Frost hardy. 6-15m x 5-10m. SG. Eucalyptus torquata Coral Gum This is a very ornamental tree. It has a very long flowering period and flowers as a young tree. It is quite adaptable and will grow in many regions of this country. They are drought tolerant and frost hardy. Flowers range from white, pink, cream to red and are cultivated in Israel as cut flowers. 6-12m x 5-10m. SG. Eucalyptus viminalis Manna Gum This large, handsome tree grows in cooler, higher altitude areas in the North East. It reaches its full height potential, 50 metres, in high rainfall areas. The pink/yellow, straight-grained timber is used for buildings, flooring and joinery. Excellent food for koalas and important nectar and pollen source. Frost hardy m x 8-15m. SG. Eutaxia microphylla Prostrate-to-dwarf shrub with decorative yellow and reddish, pea-shaped flowers. This groundcover grows in sandy loams-to-heavy, clay loams that are sometimes subject to waterlogging. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It will grow in full shade but does better in dappled-shade to full-sun. Withstands extended dry periods and frosts. Good for containers and responds well to pruning m x m. SG. Grevillea alpina Cat's Claw Red/Yellow, Red, or Yellow Flowered Varieties available Hardy, indigenous, bird-attracting shrub. Will tolerate a range of well-drained soils. Full-sun or semi-shade. Flowers throughout the year with a spectacular flush in spring. Suitable for the garden and in revegetation plantings. Tolerant of frosts and extended dry periods m x 0.5-3m. CG. Grevillea arenaria Medium shrub with bird-attracting green or red-to-pink flowers during spring. Tolerates a variety of climates. Plants grow in most welldrained to fairly well-drained acidic soils. Does well in shaded, semi-shaded or sunny sites. Frost tolerant and withstands extended dry periods m x 2-3m. CG. Grevillea "Bronze Rambler" A prostrate, spreading shrub to 60cm high by 3 to 5 metres wide with deeply lobed leaves and bronze new growth. Reddish-purple flowers are produced from August to March. Frost resistant and suitable for open to semi-shaded positions. A fairly well-drained soil and tolerates short periods of water logging. Prostrate to 0.5m x 3-5m. CG. Grevillea confertifolia Small shrub with prickly foliage. Tolerates frost and dry conditions with best results in full-sun to semi-shade. Spectacular when in bloom, producing profuse pink-to-mauve flowers. 0.4m x 1.5m. CG. Grevillea curviloba A vigorous, dense, spreading shrub. Can be used as a ground cover but will send up erect, floral branches. Attractive, profuse cream flowers in spring. Will withstand frost and dry periods - provided there is adequate soil moisture. Enjoys full-sun and well-drained soil m x 2.5-5m. CG. Grevillea fililoba Ellendale Pool A spreading, dense, soft shrub with delicate foliage and pink-to-bright-red, showy flowers. Moderately adaptable plant that tolerates cool-wet to hot-dry climates. Prefers a warm sunny position in well-drained soils. Hardy to frost. 1.5m x 3m. CG. Grevillea iaspicula Wee Jasper Grevillea An attractive, compact shrub with red and cream flowers for most for the year. Enjoys well-drained soil and a sunny position, will tolerate heavy frost and dry summers. 2m x 2m. CG. Grevillea jephcottii Green Grevillea A hardy and adaptable species. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. It adapts very well to most acidic soil types and does not mind extended wet periods. One of the best Grevilleas for attracting birds, as the flowering plants are constantly visited by nectar feeding birds. Excellent for semi-shaded sites and growing under taller plants. Useful for screening and hedging Regular tip pruning will maintain density. Frost and drought hardy. 2-3m x 2-4m. CG Grevillea juniperina Juniper Grevillea Dwarf-to-medium shrub with cream, yellow to red flowers. Prefers well-drained, acidic to slightly alkaline soils in a sunny position. Will tolerate dappled or semi-shade and extended periods of wetness. Responds well to pruning. Attracts bird life. Frost and drought resistant. Prostrate 1m x 1.5-4m. CG. O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 11

12 Grevillea lanigera Woolly Grevillea A dwarf shrub that has soft, greyish-green leaves and profuse flowers coloured reddish-pink and cream. Adapts to most soils and hardy to frosts and extended dry periods. Likes sunny or semi-shade sites. Responds well to pruning. Attracts bird life. Prostrate x 1.5. CG. Grevillea 'Ned Kelly' A medium shrub with large, peach-to-pink flowers. Will tolerate frost and dry periods and adapts to most soils. Enjoys partial shade. 2m x 3m. CG. Grevillea obtusifolia A prostrate shrub with bright pink or red flowers. A very hardy species that adapts to hot-dry or cold-wet conditions. Valued for its bright green foliage and dense, ground covering habit. Frost and drought hardy. Prostrate x 2-5m. CG. Grevillea Poorinda Royal Mantle A vigorous, prostrate groundcover. Suitable for both sunny and semi-shaded positions. Prefers a well-drained site in clay loam-to-sand or gravel. Frost resistant. 3-6m width. CG. Grevillea rhyolitica Deua Grevillea A small shrub with lovely green foliage and bright red flowers. Hardy to frost and limited dry periods. A great ornamental garden species. 1.5m x 1.5m. CG. Grevillea robusta Silky Oak Small-to-medium tree with orange-yellow flowers rich in nectar. Hardy tree and will adapt to many climates and soil types. Grows well in a sunny position. Useful as a timber tree. Attracts nectar feeding birds. Susceptible to frost m x 5-20m. SG. Grevillea rosmarinifolia Rosemary Grevillea A very hardy dwarf-to-medium shrub with pink or reddish flowers. Prefers good drainage in a partial to full-sun position. Responds well to pruning and is excellent for ornamental planting in gardens. Attracts bird life. Tolerant of frosts and extended dry periods. 0.3m-3m x 1-5m. CG. Grevillea rosmarinifolia Scarlet Sprite This form of Grevillea rosmarinifolia has very narrow, green leaves and is covered with red flowers. Prefers good drainage in a partial to full-sun position. Responds well to pruning and is excellent for ornamental planting in gardens. Attracts bird life. Tolerant of frosts and extended dry periods. 1-2m x 2-3m. CG. Grevillea sericea An appealing shrub with delicate pink flowers which are often profuse and conspicuous. Plants adapt well most acidic soil types and prefer some shade growing well in dappled-shade but also tolerating a fair amount of sunshine. Tolerates frost and extended periods of dryness m x 1-3m. CG. Grevillea White Wings A hybrid Grevillea that is dense and slightly prickly with white flowers. An extremely vigorous plant which adapts to a wide range of acidic-to-slightly-alkaline soil types. They grow well in full-sun, or in a sheltered semi-shaded site. Frost tolerant. Plants are excellent for screening and controlling foot traffic and a refuge for small birds. 3m x 3m. CG. Hakea bucculenta Red Hot Pokers A medium sized, bushy shrub with spectacular red flowers that are enjoyed by nectar feeding birds. Recommended for dry regions, this species is hardy to frosts and will withstand extended dry periods. 3-5m x 3-6m. SG. Hakea decurrens Small-to-medium shrub with white flowers. Plants will adapt to a range of soil types but need good drainage. Hardy to most frosts and droughts. Useful for low-screening. 1-4m x 1-3m. SG. Hakea eriantha Tree Hakea A useful, reliable and long-living shrub. Will grow in most well-drained situations with full-sun or semi-shade. Suitable for hedging and screening. Flowers cream, white or pink. Frost and drought tolerant. 2-8m x 3-6m. SG. Hakea laurina Pincushion Hakea Medium-to-tall shrub-or small tree with red and cream flowers. Best grown in well-drained soils in a sunny position. Susceptible to heavy frosts. Useful for wind breaks and screening purposes m x 3-10m. SG. Hakea petiolaris Sea Urchin Hakea A medium to tall shrub or small tree, this plant has green to pink and pale green flowers that age to cream and maroon and sometimes to pale orange. Likes freely-draining soils and plenty of sun. Good for nectar eating birds. Excellent ornamental plant. Frost and drought tolerant, but heavy frost will damage young growth. 4-10m x 2-6m. SG. Hakea sericea Bushy Needlewood O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 12

13 Bushy shrub with scented, pink flowers and wrinkled nut-like fruits. Native to heaths and open forests. Its prickly foliage is good refuge for birds. Grows in a wide range of soils and copes with shade or full-sun. Frost tolerant. 3-7m x 3-6m. SG. Hardenbergia violacea Sarsaparilla/Purple Coral Pea Australian native evergreen climber with twining stems. Purple pea-shaped flowers. Large, green leaves. Very hardy, withstands frost. Tolerates dry conditions and full-sun or semi-shade. This plant may be used well as a groundcover on embankments. Frost resistant. Climber or trailer m x 2-6m. SG. Hardenbergia violacea ssp alba White Sarsaparilla White flowered climber or scrambling creeper. Frost resistant. Can spread to 5m and climb to 2m. SG. Hypocalymma xanthopetalum Dwarf-to-small shrub with profuse, fragrant, yellow flowers. Adapts well to most freely-draining soil types. Enjoys sun but will tolerate dappled-shade and light frosts. Hardy to lengthy dry periods. 0.5m-1.5m x 1m-1.5m. CG. Indigofera australis Austral Indigo A medium shrub with pea-shaped pink flowers. Will adapt to most acidic soil types and prefers partial-sun. Frost tolerant and early tip pruning will promote bushy growth m x 1-3m. SG. Kennedia prostrata Running Postman A spreading creeper or trailer with excellent scarlet red, pea-shaped flowers. Adaptable to a wide range of soils and climatic conditions, prefers well-drained soils but will tolerate temporary inundation. Frost and drought hardy plant that likes sun. Prostrate x 1.5m-3 CG. Kunzea ericoides Burgan Tea Tree A hardy shrub found in a range of soils usually moist-to-waterlogged for lengthy periods. These plants will adapt to other areas providing they are kept moist. They prefer dappled-shade but will grow in full-sun. Flowers are scented and creamy white in summer. Hardy to heavy frosts. 2-8m x 2-5m. SG. Kunzea parvifolia Violet Kunzea A dwarf-to-medium shrub with pink to violet flowers. It adapts to a wide range of soils and climatic conditions, although it usually grows in well-drained rocky or sandy soils. Likes sun or semi-shade and hardy to most frosts. Suitable for hedging m x 1-3m. SG. Leptospermum brevipes Slender Tea-tree Medium shrub with foliage which is suitable for cut and dry flower arrangements. Will grow in poor, rocky soils and will also adapt to a range of soils and locations. Can tolerate most frosts and limited drought. Full or filtered sun. 2-7m x 2-6m. SG. Leptospermum continentale Prickly Tea-tree Small-to-tall shrub with prickly, stiff leaves. It grows on a variety of soils. Useful on waterlogged sites. Hardy to frosts and drought. Sunny sites or semi-shade. Profuse, scented flowers in spring. This plant is an excellent refuge for small birds. 1-4m x 1-3m. SG. Leptospermum grandifolium Mountain Tea-tree Medium shrub-to-small tree that grows in swampy or sandy soils and along water courses. Tolerant of full-sun or semi-shade and frost hardy. Very useful for screens and for stream bank stabilisation. 1-7m x 1-5m. SG. Leptospermum lanigerum Woolly Tea-tree Medium shrub-to-small tree with profuse, white, sweetly-scented flowers. Tolerant of moist soils in full-sun or semi-shade. Hardy to most frosts. Valuable for streamside regeneration and for swamps. 2-8m x 1.5-5m. SG. Leptospermum obovatum River Tea-tree An indigenous shrub that will tolerate most situations. From light-to-heavy soils and from sun to semi-shade. Will tolerate dry spells but appreciates some watering. Good for streams or swamps. They respond to pruning or clipping. The flowers are white. Hardy to most frosts. 2-8m x 1.5-5m. SG. Leptospermum petersonii Lemon-scented Tea-tree Tall shrub with lemon scented foliage and white flowers up to 1.5cm across. Will grow on a wide range of soils. Leaves contain essential oils and can be used as a tea, imparting a lemon tang. Useful for screens, windbreaks and hedges. Frost tolerant when mature, but heavy frost can damage young plants. 3-5m x 2-5m. SG. Leptospermum rotundifolium Round-leaf Tea-tree Lavender Queen A low shrub with lavender flowers. Adapts to a wide range of soils and climatic conditions. It does best in a sunny site but tolerates semi-shade. Hardy to frost and dry periods this is an ornamental species that is excellent for cut flowers. 1-2m x 1.5-3m. CG. Melaleuca coccinea Goldfields Bottlebrush Small-to-medium shrub with bright red flowers. Needs a well-drained sunny site. Responds well to pruning. Hardy to most frosts and extended dry periods m x 1-3m. SG. Melaleuca ericifolia Swamp Paperbark O:\Nursery\Plant Information Lists\Plant Info List 2012.docx Page 13