Manna Gum fast growing medium to tall upright tree, 10-50m high x 8-15m wide. Manna Gum gets long ribbons of shed bark during summer. Open crown. Planting info: Moist well-drained soil but very adaptable to range of conditions. Ornamental. Good shade and shelterbelt tree. Honey tree. Food tree for koalas.
The Quandong, or wild peach, has a tangy tart peach like flavour which is slightly salty sour. It can be used fresh, dried, frozen or added as a powder. The delicious flavour of this small glossy fruit makes a great addition to both baking and beverages. Perfect for… jams and…
Prickly Currant Bush is a shrub with edible fruit from January – March. It typically grows up to 2.4m x 2-5m. Planting info: Improve drainage in heavy clay soils by adding coarse compost and sand. The ideal time to plant is at the end of winter.