Schefflera
There are about 900 species consisting of shrubs (1m) to trees (10m) and even some climbers. Glossy leaves emerge in a fan-like manner from the end of a long stalk, giving the plant a unique appearance. Because of its ornamental and decorative ... [... more]
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Gossypium sturtianum
Native to Australia (northern WA, southern part of the NT, western QLD, western NSW and north-eastern SA). Grows on rocky soil, on stony or rocky slopes, often along creek lines. Sturt's Desert Rose is an evergreen shrub about 1.8 m (6ft) in ... [... more]
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Salvia - Sage
Salvia consists of as many as 900 species of annuals, perennials and soft- wooded shrubs, distributed through most parts of the world except very cold regions and tropical rainforests. The flowers come in a wide range of colors, including some of ... [... more]
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Hebe
There are over 100 species of Hebe. They are evergreen shrubs and mostly native to New Zealand; although some are also found in Australia and even South America. They grow in a wide range of habitats from coastal to alpine regions and range from ... [... more]
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Gardenia
Gardenia is a bushy evergreen shrub, or small tree with dark glossy foliage. It grows 1-2 m tall is about 1 m in width and has large white, waxy flowers that are highly fragrant and sweetly-scented. The deliciously perfumed flowers make good ... [... more]
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Citrus Trees
About 20 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees. Some are grown for their edible fruit such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, mandarines, etc. The citrus family crops longer than any other fruit tree. The fragrant white star-shaped ... [... more]
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Acacia - Wattle
Australia’s national flower and largest native genus. There are over 650 species ranging from small 30cm high ground covers, through shrubs to large trees, and at least 100 varieties are available in nurseries. Foliage is feathery, flat or ... [... more]
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Aloe
There are some 330 species in the genus Aloe, all evergreen succulents ranging from low growing perennials, shrubs and climbers to 15m tall trees. The lance-shaped leaves grow in rosettes at the stem or branch tips, are usually toothed or spined. ... [... more]
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Coprosma - Looking Glass Plant
Attractive evergreen bushy shrub (1-2 meters) native to New Zealand. Leaves are roundish glossy deep green or variegated. Small white flowers are followed by clusters of shiny, fleshy orange coloured berries. Very adaptable and resistant to sea ... [... more]
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Creeping or climbing groundsel (Senecio angulatus)
May be a shrub with long canes which will climb, or if a suitable support is available, it becomes a conventional climber, twining around its supports. Its leaves are glossy, thick and fleshy, and bluntly lobed. Flowers are daisy-like with yellow ... [... more]
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Brooms: Flax-leaf Broom (Genista linifolia),
English broom is declared Noxious in all south coast Local Government Areas, in category W2 (must be continuously suppressed and destroyed). Cape broom is only declared noxious in Bega Valley Shire (W2). All three broom species are shrubs from ... [... more]
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Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
A deciduous large shrub or small tree to 10 m. Bark is smooth and grey. Branches terminate in long thorns. Leaves are variable in shape, 3 to 7 lobed. Large white or pinkish flowers, similar to apple blossom, occur in clusters. Fruits are red, ... [... more]
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