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NOOSA & DISTRICT LANDCARE RESOURCE CENTRE, POMONA, December, 2014
(opposite the pub)
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Acacia melanoxylon BLACKWOOD
Medium sized tree to 20 metres. Pale cream pom-pom flowers in the warmer months. Attractive, thick crown;
hardy, fast growing and long lived; indifferent to soil types but prefers a sunny position.
Alectryon coriaceus BEACH ALECTRYON
Bushy coastal shrub 1-6m. Panicles of small yellow flowers in winter and distinctive bird-attracting fruit. Very
hardy in a coastal site, not frost tolerant.
Allocasuarina littoralis BLACK SHE-OAK
Open forest tree to 10m, black fissured bark. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing in variety of sites. Black
cockatoo feed tree, suitable for cabinet work.
Allocasuarina torulosa ROSE SHE-OAK
Medium tree slender and pyramidal 10 – 25 metres. Food tree for Black Cockatoos. Hardy and adaptable;
suitable for moist rich or nutrient-deficient sandy soils; frost tolerant.
Alocasia brisbanenis CUNJEVOI
Rainforest clumping plant with large spade-like leaves. Fragrant but poisonous yellow-green flower – juicy but
toxic sweet-smelling red fruit. Prefers semi-shaded moist sites; soil type not critical.
Alpinia caerulea NATIVE GINGER
Clumping plant to 1.5m. Understorey species, likes shady moist site. Bright blue berries attract birds. Fruit,
leaves and tuberous roots are edible and make a tasty addition to salads.
Alphitonia excelsa RED ASH
Medium to large pioneer tree  15m. Hardy and adaptable, fast growing. Masses of tiny white flowers followed
by black berries attracts birds. Cabinet timber uses.
Alphitonia petriei PINK ASH – SARSPARILLA
Medium rainforest tree to 15 metres. Panicles of tiny white flowers in summer followed by bird attracting fruit.
Hardy and extremely fast growing pioneer tree in a variety of soils.
Araucaria bidwillii BUNYA PINE
Rainforest tree to 50m, valuable timber species. Large, heavy (to 7kg), edible nuts. Prefers deep, rich soil but
very tough, withstanding frost, low moisture and strong wind.
Austromyrtus dulcis MIDYIM
Low spreading shrub to 50cm, adaptable to most soils, dry or moist, sun or part shade. Masses of white
flowers during spring and summer, followed by white,edible sweet berries; attractive reddish new growth.
Backhousia myrtifolia SILKY MYRTLE ― GREY MYRTLE
Large shrub or small tree 3 – 7 metres. Profuse white flowers in spring. Hardy and adaptable; ample moisture
and nutrients in the early stages promote growth.
Baeckea frutescens WEEPING BAECKEA
Weeping ornamental woody shrub to 2.5m; masses of small white flowers October to November; very hardy in
average to well-drained soils in full sun; nectar source for bees and insects.
Banksia integrifolia COASTAL BANKSIA
Medium tree to 15m, hardy in a variety of soils, prefers good drainage. Ornamental yellow cylindrical flower
spikes, bird and insect attracting.
Banksia spinulosa var. collina GOLDEN CANDLESTICKS - HAIRPIN BANKSIA
Small dense decorative shrub to 2.5 metres. Long, showy spikes of golden flowers in winter attracts birds and
are used in flower arrangements. Hardy in most well-drained soil types, in a sunny open situation.
Baumea rubignosa SOFT TWIGRUSH
Clumping sedge to 1 metre. Fluffy reddish-brown flower heads year-round followed by shiny orange nuts.
Suits wet or poorly drained soils.
Callerya megasperma NATIVE WISTERIA
Vigorous, woody rainforest climber. Pendulous clusters of pale purple and white flowers in spring
Hardy and fast growing with adequate moisture
Callicarpa pedunculata VELVET LEAF
Small openly branched shrub 1-2m. Fast growing and reasonably hardy but dislikes extreme cold or exposure.
Prune regularly to keep bushy shape. Attractive small purple fruit attract birds; useful screening shrub.
Callitrus columellaris BRIBIE ISLAND CYPRESS, COASTAL CYPRESS PINE
Medium to large conical tree to 20m. Coppery winged seeds attract cockatoos, rosellas and galahs.
Moderately fast growing; hardy in a variety of situations; suits sandy well-drained soils; durable timber tree.
Carex appressa TUSSOCK SEDGE
Perennial clumping grass-like plant to 1m. Rusty-brown seed heads. Suits wet soil but adapts to well-drained
soils. Frost hardy; sun to part shade. Ideal for re-vegetating riparian zones. Good ornamental garden sedge.
Carissa ovata CURRANT BUSH – BLACKBERRY
Decorative small spiny shrub 1 to 2m. Fragrant white flowers mostly in summer. Purplish-black berries a
favourite food of the Regent and Satin Bower-birds; hardy in well drained soils; full sun or partial shade.
Cassia brewsteri LEICHHARDT BEAN
Rainforest tree ±10m. Adaptable to various free-draining soils, tolerates dry conditions. Showy red and yellow
pendulous flowers (flowers when quite young), attractive glossy foliage.
Casuarina cunninghamiana RIVER SHE-OAK
Medium graceful tree 10 – 30 metres. Rusty-brown male flowers ― dark red female flowers (Male and female
flowers on separate tree) attract birdlife. Adaptable, fast growing and hardy.
Casuarina glauca SWAMP SHE-OAK
Small ornamental tree 6 – 16 metres. Food source for black cockatoos, lorikeets and rosellas. Male and
female flowers on separate trees. Strong growing and hardy in a variety of conditions.
Citrus australasica var. sanguinea (syn Microcitrus australasica var.sanguinea) FINGER LIME
Thorny evergreen shrub to 4m; white to pink petalled flowers; edible acidic red cylindrical fruit to 10cm with
pink caviar-like pulp. Requires rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered position; tolerates light frost.
Commersonia bartramia BROWN KURRAJONG
Hardy and fast growing pioneer rainforest species to 10m. Masses of white flowers in summer; pale trunk and
the horizontally layered appearance of the foliage are very attractive; frost tender when young.
Cordyline petiolaris BROAD–LEAVED PALM LILY
Tall narrow palm lily 2-6 metres. Spikes of tiny purple flowers followed by edible red fruits. Hardy and
adaptable in all soil types; best in semi-shade with ample moisture during dry spells; dislikes heavy frosts.
Cordyline rubra RED-FRUITED PALM LILY
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Oranmental rainforest understorey species to 3m. Suits shady areas or indoor tub; attractive red berries
reportedly edible.
Corymbia intermedia BLOODWOOD
Medium to tall tree (10 – 36 metres) with moderately dense canopy. Masses of white flowers in panicles
December to May. Hardy in all soil types. Flowers attracts many species of wildlife.
Corymbia citriodora subsp.citriodora SPOTTED GUM
Tall gum tree 10 – 40 metres. Cream flowers spring and summer; lemon-scented leaves. Hardy on shallow
stony soils. An important tree for structural timber and honey production. Flowers attract wildlife.
Corymbia citriodora subsp.variegata SPOTTED GUM
Tall gum tree 10 – 40 metres. Cream flowers autumn to spring; distinctive mottled bark. Hardy on shallow
stony soils on ridges. Versatile elastic timber used widely in construction. Flowers attract wildlife.
Cryptocarya glaucescens JACKWOOD
Rainforest tree to 25m. Hardy and fast growing, excellent creek revegetation species, black fruit attracts birds.
Cabinet timber uses.
Cryptocarya laevigata GLOSSY LAUREL ― GREY SASSAFRAS
Small handsome rainforest tree or large shrub ±6 metres. Bright red berries in autumn attract birds. Prefers
shade, ample nutrients and moisture but will tolerate full sun.
Cryptocarya triplinervis BROWN LAUREL ― THREE-VEINED CRYPTOCARYA
Small to medium bushy tree to 20 metres. Tiny yellowish-green flowers Oct – Jan. Fruit a bird-attracting,
glossy black drupe. Hardy in exposed situations, especially coastal winds; prefers a sunny situation.
Cymbopogon refractus BARBED WIRE GRASS
Hardy perennial grass to 1.5m for sun or light shade; red-brown flower spikelets; excellent for low maintenance
gardens; provides habitat for ground-dwelling mammals and frogs; seed eaten by rosellas.
Dianella caerulea BLUE FLAX LILY
Clumping grass-like plant with blue flowers and blue berries. Grows in shade or partial sun. Hardy in most soils
with adequate moisture.
Diploglottis australis NATIVE TAMARIND
Rainforest tree to 10m. Prefers moist, sheltered site in sun or part shade, frequent watering and regular
fertiliser speeds growth. Attractive tub plant. Edible but sour fruit attracts birds and bats.
Dodonea triquetra NATIVE HOP BUSH
Shrub of open forest to 2m. Hardy and fast growing; suitable for moist or dry area. Clusters of papery winged, lime green seed capsules turn purple with age; seeds are a food source for the Pale Headed Rosella.
Dodonaea viscosa subsp. cuneata WEDGE-LEAF HOPBUSH
Small dense hardy shrub to 3 metres; clusters of papery, cream seed capsules (on female plants) turn red with
age. Drought and frost tolerant and very fast growing; best in a light, well-drained soil in a sunny situation.
Dodonea viscosa subsp. viscosa STICKY HOP BUSH - GIANT HOP BUSH
Small evergreen shrub to 2m. Papery green fruit capsules ripen to a purple/reddish colour. Very fast growing
and hardy in sun or part shade in a well-drained position. The pale-headed rosellas love its fruit.
Elaeocarpus grandis BLUE QUANDONG
Large buttressed rainforest tree to 40m or more. Very fast growing; tolerates a range of situations but prefers
ample moisture. Withstands full sun but only a light frost. White bell flowers and large clusters of deep blue
fruit which attracts birds and wildlife. Excellent for revegetation and cabinet timber.
Erythrina vespertilio BAT’S WING CORAL TREE ― BRAKE-BLOCK PINE
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Shrub or large tree ± 8 metres. Bird-attracting red flowers, usually in spring. Hardy and fast-growing in full sun
with adequate moisture and perfect drainage; dislikes excess humidity.
Eucalyptus bancroftii TUMBLEDOWN GUM
Small tree to 8m of swampy wallum habitat, often form small groups on higher parts that do not become
waterlogged. Characterised by crooked main stem and much contorted branches. New bark is bright orange.
Eucalyptus acmenoides WHITE MAHOGANY
Tall tree to 35m suited to well-drained loam or clay soils in most coastal regions where there is little frost.
Excellent timber tree, suitable for shade, ornamental and windbreak planting.
Eucalyptus cloeziana GYMPIE MESSMATE
To 35m, very popular timber species. Grows very rapidly on rich coastal soils but will also make satisfactory
growth on dry stony ridges. Good bee tree.
Eucalyptus creba NARROW-LEAVED IRONBARK
Large tree of open forest to 30m, hard reddish durable timber. Adaptable but prefers dry conditions and heavy
loamy soil over clay. Slow growing. Hard, deeply furrowed, persistent black bark and narrow drooping leaves.
Eucalyptus grandis FLOODED GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’
Very tall tree of open forest and rainforest to 60m, valuable timber species. Prefers fertile soils and adequate
moisture. Drops large limbs in wind/storms.
Eucalyptus propinqua GREY GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’
Tall tree of open forest to 40m. When the bark is shed in summer it leaves bright orange patches beneath.
Prefers well drained slopes and ridges in loams or clays.
Eucalyptus robusta SWAMP MAHOGANY ‘Koala Food Tree’
Tree of wallum areas to 25m. Heavy and durable timber. Suitable for coastal areas, particularly wet sites and
heavy clay soils.
Eucalyptus siderophloia GREY IRONBARK ‘Koala Food Tree’‘
Tall erect gum  15 metres. Branches persistent to almost ground level; hard red timber used in construction;
secondary food source for Koalas and Gliders; flowers attract Squirrel Gliders and lorikeets.
Eucalyptus tereticornis FOREST RED GUM – QLD BLUE GUM ‘Koala Food Tree’
To 40m; valuable timber tree and honey producer. Smooth, sometimes shiny trunk; species of the moist soils,
usually found on the alluvial flats adjacent to watercourses.
Eustrephus latifolius WOMBAT BERRY
Twinning climber to 1 metre. Pink or white with white-fringed curled hairs. Orange berries in late winter to
early spring. Hardy in sun or full shade in well drained soils.
Ficus fraseri SANDPAPER FIG ― WHITE SANDPAPER FIG
Rainforest or vine scrub tree 6 — 15m. Edible fruit ripens to yellow, orange and black; attracts fruit eating
birds. Hardy and fast growing in rich soil with plenty of moisture; sometimes briefly deciduous in cold areas.
Ficus marcrophylla MORETON BAY FIG
Handsome spreading shade and feature tree 15 – 35m with buttressed trunk; edible bird-attracting fruit
ripening throughout the year; hardy in most soils and locations; suitable for coastal conditions; moderately frost
tolerant. Makes a handsome tub plant and is an excellent bonsai specimen.
Ficus virens WHITE FIG – BANYAN
Large strangling fig from northern Australia, develops many trunks which descend form upper branches; semideciduous, fast growing. White fruit attracts birds and other wildlife; suitable for large gardens or revegetation.
Flindersia schottiana BUMPY ASH – CUDGERIE
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Rainforest tree to 40m, useful cabinet timber. Hardy and fast growing in most conditions. Scented white
flowers, interesting seed pods. Excellent pioneer and shade tree.
Flindersia xanthoxyla YELLOWOOD
Medium to large rainforest tree10m with dense rounded canopy; masses of creamy-white flowers in summer;
decorative woody seeds pods; hardy and adaptable; valuable timber tree; makes an excellent shade tree.
Gahnia clarkei TALL SAW SEDGE
Tufted grass-like sedge to 2m. Decorative orange, red to brown seed-heads held on long stems; hardy and
adaptable. Good subject for dams, riparian and wet areas. Makes a dramatic addition to native gardens.
Geitonoplesium cymosum SCRAMBLING LILY
Twining light climber often used as a hedging plant. White sweetly-scented flowers in spring. Fruit a birdattracting black berry. Fairly drought tolerant once established; semi-shade or full sun.
Glochidion ferdinandi CHEESE TREE
Small attractive pioneer tree to 12m often found along watercourses; fast growing and adaptable to harsher
conditions. Small red or yellow fruit over a long period attracts birds.
Glochidion sumatranum UMBRELLA CHEESE TREE
Graceful tree to +/- 15m. Cheeselike fruits and greenish flowers. Favours moist soils and tolerates less than
perfect drainage.
Gossia hillii SCALY MYRTLE
Small rainforest tree with colourful new growth 6 -12 metres. Small white flowers in spring. Bird-attracting
black berries in autumn; sun or part shade; prefers a moist, well-drained site; suitable as a tub specimen.
Grevillea robusta SILKY OAK
Rainforest tree to 25m. Hardy and fast growing in a variety of well drained sites; masses of golden-orange
honey-laden toothbrush flowers in early summer attract numerous birds and fauna. Excellent cabinet timber.
Hakea actites HAKEA GIBBOSA ― PRICKLY HAKEA
Stiff, woody wallum shrub ± 2m. Creamy white flowers in spring. Hardy, requires full sun and well-drained soil
for best flowering; adapts to wet or dry situations; handsome specimen plant with pungent needle-like foliage.
Hardenbergia violacea NATIVE SARSAPARILLA – FALSE SARSAPARILLA
Small scrambling prostrate or erect vine to 2m; bright purple pea flowers mostly in spring; hardy in a range of
soil types; light shade to full sun; a light climber perfect for training up pergolas or fences; good ground cover.
Harpullia pendula TULIPWOOD
Attractive rainforest revegetating tree to 15m; useful cabinet timber. Hardy and adaptable. Ample moisture
and nutrients, and protection from frost, promotes early growth. Ornamental orange seed cases.
Hibbertia scandens SNAKE VINE ― CLIMBING GUINEA FLOWER
Vigorous climbing or trailing vine of coastal areas. With no support it forms a dense ground cover; large yellow
flowers throughout most of the year. Hardy and fast-growing in almost any conditions except extreme cold.
Hovea acutifolia HOVEA
Bushy shrub of rainforest margins to 2m. Prefers moist semi-shaded areas but tolerates full sun and drier
conditions. Masses of dark purple pea flowers along branches in spring.
Hoya australis WAX FLOWER
Beautiful climber with fleshy leaves and white scented waxy flowers late autumn and winter. Extremely hardy
in dry and exposed conditions; sun or shade; thin white sap is poisonous and is known to kill browsing stock.
Ipomoea pes-caprae BEACH MORNING GLORY - GOAT’S FOOT
Scrambling vine with mauve flowers year-round. Hardy in well-drained sand or loamy soils, sun or part shade.
Salt spray tolerant; low water requirements. Important dune stabilizer. All parts of this plant toxic if eaten.
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Isolepis nodosa KNOBBY CLUB RUSH
Tufting perennial sedge to 90cm; globular brownish flower heads throughout the year followed by black shining
nuts. Tough and hardy; ideal for waterlogged and saline soils; tolerates drought once established.
Jacksonia scoparia DOGWOOD
Twiggy shrub 2–5 metres, usually leafless, with an open and often weeping habit. Orange-yellow pea flowers
in racemes, August – Oct. Hardy and adaptable in a range of well drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Jagera pseudorhus FOAMBARK
Rainforest tree to 12, usually 4-6m; attractive ferny foliage. Hardy pioneer tree or tub plant. Maroon fruit
changes to yellow-brown and has penetrating hairs which can irritate the skin; tolerates full sun and mild frost.
Juncus usitatus COMMON RUSH – TUSSOCK RUSH
Freshwater rush to 1.2m. Stiff, dense, tufted flowers spring to summer. Requires consistent wet ground; grow
along creek banks and in ponds and bogs. An attractive rush that provides cover and food for native animals.
Lepironia articulata GREY SEDGE
Perennial clumping sedge to 2 metres. Reddish-brown flower head. Grown at swamp or water’s edge. The
grey teal duck feeds from the seeds. An important sedge for re-vegetation purposes.
Leptospermum liversidgei SWAMP MAY
Small attractive wallum shrub to 2m; citronella scented leaves discourage mosquitoes; masses of white to
pinkish flowers spring and summer; extremely hardy; adaptable to wet or drier sites; full sun or semi-shade.
Leptospermum petersonii LEMON-SCENTED TEA TREE
Shrub or small tree to 5m. Hardy in sun or part shade. Aromatic leaves, small white flowers in summer. Can
be pruned to shape for an attractive screen specimen.
Leptospermum polygalifolium WILD MAY
Shrub of dry heath and open forest to 3m. Adaptable and hardy, masses of white flowers in spring. Prune
after flowering to keep bushy. Suitable as a screen or windbreak.
Livistonia australis CABBAGE PALM
Attractive palm to 20m. Hardy and adaptable in full sun (once established) or part shade with adequate
moisture. Massed creamy-white flowers and round black fruits in late summer. Suitable indoor plant.
Lomandra hystrix MAT RUSH
Grows in clumps to 1m. Hardy and adaptable, suits wet or dry areas, as creek/dam stabilisation or garden
feature. Pale yellow perfumed flower spikes. Very difficult to distinguish from the widespread L. longifolia.
Lomandra longifolia MAT RUSH
Grows in clumps to 1m. Hardy and adaptable, suits wet or dry areas, as creek/dam stabilisation or garden
feature. Pale yellow perfumed flower spikes.
Lophostemon confertus BRUSH BOX
Tall tree of rainforest and open forest to 35m. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing dense attractive canopy;
suits open situations. Excellent for revegetation and timber.
Mallotus mollissimus SOFT KAMALA
Small rainforest tree to12m. Small yellow-green male or female flowers. Fruit are three-lobed capsules, hairy
and grey-brown. Hardy and adaptable.
Melaleuca nodosa PRICKLY-LEAVED PAPERBARK
Small shrub to 3m. Small white or yellow flowers in spring and summer. Hardy and adaptable in a variety of
soils from sandy to clay; tolerant of salt spray; provides an excellent hiding place for small vulnerable tree
frogs, the leaves being an excellent deterrent for predatory birds
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Melaleuca quinquenervia PAPERBARK
Swamp/wallum tree 12–14m. Whitish papery trunk with corky bark; masses of cream bottlebrush flowers
attract wildlife. Hardy and frost tolerant; excellent for wet sites and tolerant of hot dry soils.
Melaleuca salicina WEEPING WHITE BOTTLEBRUSH
Medium tree to 15m. Attractive pinkish new growth, prolific flowering, attracts birds. Tolerates moist sites,
hardy in a variety of situations.
Melaleuca thymifolia PINK LACE — THYME HONEY-MYRTLE
Small spreading aromatic wallum shrub to 1 metre. Showy mauve-pink flowers throughout the year. Hardy
and adaptable to diverse conditions; suitable for badly drained situations; frost tolerant; flowers best in full sun.
Melaleuca viminalis WEEPING RED BOTTLEBRUSH
Small to medium tree 5-10m. Hardy and adaptable, prefers moist well drained soil, can be pruned to size.
Weeping foliage, prolific red flowers in spring attract birds. Useful screen tree.
Melastoma malabathricum BLUE TONGUE
Small shrub of wallum or swampy areas to 2m. Attractive pink/mauve flowers in spring. Edible fruit attracts
birds. Prefers wet areas or ample watering.
Melia azederach WHITE CEDAR — PERSIAN LILAC
Small graceful rainforest tree to10 metres. Fragrant lilac flowers in spring, fern-like foliage Fruit are
ornamental bird-attracting, yellow berries. Fast growing in a variety of soils and conditions.
Melicope elleryana PINK EUODIA
Rainforest tree ± 12m. Hardy and fast growing. Pioneer species for moist areas or creek banks; adapts to
drier sites. Striking clusters of pink flowers along branches attract birds and butterflies. Great shade tree.
Myoporum acuminatum CREEPING BOOBIALLA
Prostrate shrub to 50cm of coastal areas. White tubular flowers, some with purple spots, throughout the year.
Edible purplish fruit is salty–sweet. Decorative thick fleshy leaves make it an excellent groundcover.
Myoporum montanum WATER BUSH – BOOBALIA
Erect shrub to 5m. Tiny white flowers throughout the year. Fruit an edible, bird-attracting, pink to light-purple
berry. Hardy and drought tolerant in well-drained soils. Excellent for embankment and erosion control.
Pandanus tectorius PANDANUS — BEACH SCREW PINE
Small, palm-like tree to 5 metres. Distinctive pineapple-like fruit-heads bearing large orange fruit. Hardy in
most well-drained soils in full sun.
Pandorea jasminoides BOWER OF BEAUTY — SCRUB WONGA VINE
Vigorous rainforest vine or colourful ground cover. Large tubular white to pink flowers with a crimson throat;
pruning can induce a compact habit; easy to grow in full sun or semi-shade.
Parachidendron pruinosum SNOW-WOOD—TULIP SIRIS
Large bushy decorative shrub or small tree to 15m. Fragrant white/yellow pom-pom flowers in spring. Fast
growing in a well-watered, well-drained sunny situation; good for coastal areas but sensitive to heavy frost.
Pararistolochia praevenosa – RICHMOND BIRDWING BUTTERFLY VINE
Vigorous rainforest vine – food host to the endangered Richmond Birdwing Butterfly; pinkish tubular shaped
flowers with bright yellow inside from Sept – Dec; part sun to semi shade in moist well-drained soil.
Pavetta australienis BUTTERFLY BUSH
A small handsome ornamental rainforest understorey shrub 2 to 4m. Clusters of white perfumed, butterflyattracting flowers winter and spring; moderately fast growing and hardy in a well-drained soil; sun or shade.
Petalostigma triloculare QUININE BERRY
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Shrub or small open forest tree to 5m. Extremely hardy and adaptable; full sun or part shade. Decorative
orange/red fruit, non-edible; great subject for decorative screening in poor soils where other plants may fail.
Petalostigma pubescens HAIRY QUININE TREE
Small tree usually 5-6m with stout trunk, dark knobbly bark and crooked arched-over branches. Slow-growing
but extremely hardy and adaptable; unusual garden specimen; bitter yellow/orange fruit eaten by emus.
Phebalium woombye PHEBALIUM
Coastal, dry heath and wallum shrub to 2m. Clusters of decorative small white flowers winter and spring;
hardy in well-drained soil; needs adequate moisture until established; sun tolerant; moderately frost resistant.
Pilidiostigma rhytispermum SMALL-LEAVED PLUM MYRTLE
Rainforest or margins shrub to 3m. Suitable as understorey species. Full sun or semi-shade; very hardy but
prefers ample moisture. Attractive white, bird-attracting flowers and shiny black fruit.
Pipturus argenteus NATIVE MULBERRY ― WHITE NETTLE
Medium shrub or small rainforest tree to 8 metres. Succulent, edible white fruits mature in winter. (Male and
female flowers borne on separate plants). Prefers moist, well-drained, acid soils in full sun or part shade.
Pittosporum multiflorum (syn Citriobatus pauciflorus) ORANGE THORN
Rainforest understorey shrub to 2 metres. Tiny white flowers; ornamental orange berries. Thin leaves and
branches with needle-like spines provide safe nesting sites for small birds; new growth is often a dark red.
Pittosporum revolutum YELLOW PITTOSPORUM – BRISBANE LAUREL – HAIRY PITTOSPORUM
Sparsely branched but densely foliaged shrub 1 – 4m; pale yellow, fragrant tubular flowers in spring; fruit an
orange-yellow capsule with decorate red seeds. Very hardy; good screening specimen; bird attracting.
Pittosporum undulatum SWEET PITTOSPORUM — NATIVE DAPHNE
Small rainforest tree 8 — 10m. Perfumed white flowers in spring. Fruit are long-lasting orange berries that
attract birds. Hardy, adaptable and fast growing; excellent low windbreak or screen plant.
Psychotria loniceroides HAIRY PSYCHOTRIA
Rainforest understorey shrub to about 3m. Yellowish-white flowers in clusters from Feb to April. Fruit a small
lemon-yellow berry attractive to birds, especially the Green Catbird; hardy, but prefers ample moisture.
Pultenea villosa KEROSENE BUSH — HAIRY PEA BUSH
Small shrub 1 – 2 metres high. Attractive orange-yellow pea flowers during winter & spring. Hardy in sun or in
partial shade.
Rhodomyrtus psidioides NATIVE GUAVA
Shrub or small dense rainforest tree 3 – 12m; yellow/green edible fruit. Clusters of white or pink flowers in
spring or summer. Fast growing and hardy in most situations; tolerates light frosts and clay soils.
Rhodosphaera rhodanthema DEEP YELLOW WOOD
Attractive rainforest tree to 20m; valuable timber species. Hardy and fast growing under neglect. Large
clusters of red and pink flowers attract birds. Suitable container plant.
Sannantha similis TWIGGY MYRTLE (syn. Babingtonia similis & Baeckea virgata)
Attractive shrub ±3m, prefers a moist well-drained site in a variety of soils. Branches tend to become arching
with masses of flowers in spring and summer. Great screening shrub.
Scaevola calendulacea SCENTED FAN FLOWER
Succulent sprawling multi-stemmed herb to 30cm. Thick fleshy leaves and purple-blue flowers year round;
edible purple fruit turns black when ripening from Aug to Nov. Important dune stabilizing species.
Sterculia quadrifida PEANUT TREE
Handsome bushy rainforest tree 6-18m; fruit an eye-catching red capsule with shiny black seeds tasting of
peanuts; can be semi-deciduous in colder climates; undemanding of soil type but requires good drainage.
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Stenocarpus sinuatus FIREWHEEL TREE OR WHEEL OF FIRE
Popular and well-known rainforest tree to around 15m. Dense, columnar growth with dark glossy leaves;
Distinctive bright orange/red blossoms arranged in a wheel in summer and flowering inside the outer foliage.
Protect from frost and wind in the early stages.
Syzygium australe BRUSH CHERRY
Small attractive rainforest tree  6m. Masses of small white fluffy flowers in summer and autumn. Fruit a crisp
edible pinkish-red berry, crisp, juicy and sweet tasting and make wonderful jam; fast growing, hardy and
adaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions but prefers moist well-drained soils in full to part sun.
Syzygium francisii FRANCIS’ WATER GUM — GIANT WATER GUM
Beautiful medium rainforest tree 10 — 25m. Small white flowers in summer. Ornamental purple edible fruit in
large numbers Jan – March, attract wildlife. Tolerates full sun and light frost. Young leaves are brilliant red or
pink and make this a superb container plant.
Syzygium luehmannii RIBERRY
Beautiful small rainforest tree 5 – 10m. Popular bushtucker tree with fluffy cream-white flowers and masses of
edible magenta fruit in early summer; hardy and adaptable; attractive weeping foliage and outstandingly
beautiful pink-red new growth. Can be pruned to keep low; excellent screen species.
Syzygium oleosum BLUE LILLY PILLY
Attractive rainforest tree 8m. Dense dark green glossy foliage and distinctive, edible, pleasant-tasting
purple/blue fruit make this a desirable species for bush-tucker gardens. Fast growing; prefers some moisture
to do well in a variety of soils; great screen or windbreak tree.
Syzygium smithii CREEK LILLY PILLY
Rainforest tree to 15m, usually smaller bushy shrub. Ornamental foliage and pinkish fruit, edible but not
delectable, can be pruned as a screen. Very hardy in a wide range of conditions.
Toechima tenax PITTED-LEAF STEELWOOD – BRUSH TEAK
Small rainforest tree 5 –8m in cultivation; cream white flowers April to June; bird-attracting orange/yellow fruit
ripening in spring. Hardy in most locations; handsome dense foliage makes it a good screening subject.
Toona ciliata RED CEDAR
Well-known rainforest cabinet timber tree ± 20 metres. Tiny white flowers in spring; fast growing with attractive
foliage and pink new growth; easily grown if given adequate moisture, fertilizer and shelter from frost in the first
two years; young trees may suffer badly from attack by Cedar Tip Moth. Makes a tall handsome shade tree.
Trema tomentosa POISON PEACH — PEACH-LEAF — POISON BUSH
Large shrub or small tree ± 5 metres. Tiny greenish/yellow flowers in summer; peach-like leaves; fruit are
small black berries toxic to stock. Hardy in a variety of well-drained sites.
Trophis scandens BURNY VINE – FIRE VINE – SMARTY SMARTY
Vigorous and hardy rainforest climber. Creamy-green unisexual flowers; fruit an edible red berry. Bark was
used for dilly bags and nets by traditional people. Host to the Eastern brown Crow Butterfly.
Viola hederacea NATIVE VIOLET
Perennial creeping herb; small white and violet edible flowers most of the year. Likes a moist well drained
spot, full or part shade; tolerates sun but not dry conditions. Makes a beautiful groundcover.
Waterhousea floribunda WEEPING LILLY-PILLY
Small to medium graceful rainforest tree 10+ m. Drooping foliage makes an attractive shade tree; small fluffy
white flowers in spring; summer fruit a greenish-white berry; needs well drained soil with adequate moisture.
Westringia species NATIVE ROSEMARY
Small spreading shrub 1.5m. Lilac flowers throughout the year; fine grey-green foliage. Extremely hardy,
drought tolerant and quick growing; full sun preferred for compact growth. Excellent subject for shrubberies.
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Wikstroemia indica TIE BUSH – BOOTLACE BARK
Small shrub 1-2 metres. Pale green/cream flower heads spring and autumn. Fruit a succulent bright red
berry. (Fruit and leaves toxic if eaten): Hardy in all well drained soil types
Zieria minutiflora LANOLINE BUSH
Small herb-like shrub to 50cm. Tiny white flowers summer and autumn; aromatic grey-green leaves. Hardy
and drought tolerant in sun or semi-shade. Makes a decorative addition for a rockery or native garden.
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