Cootamundra Wattle is an attractive fast growing small tree 5-8m high x 5-8m wide. Silvery grey foliage with profuse golden yellow flower balls in winter are followed by clusters of large seed pods. Attracts birds. Planting info: Full sun in moist well-drained soil. Drought tolerant. Ideal shade and shelter tree.
Bracelet Honey Myrtle tall spreading shrub or small tree, has narrow dark green leaves. White small bottlebrush flowers. Quick growing. Useful for wind breaks. Good for honey bees. Planting info: Any soil. Tolerates dryness. Coastal exposure, lime, salt soil and smog. Usually frost resistant. 4-9m tall by 3-4m wide.
Seaberry Saltbush is a hardy, dense sprawling or scrambling shrub to 2m high x several metres spread. Succulent dark green leaves. Inconspicuous tiny flowers in summer-autumn are followed by small pale green berries which ripen to deep red. Planting info: Well-drained soil. Full sun or part shade. Coastal and Inland.…
Hop Wattle is a fast growing open upright shrub of medium height 2-5m high x 2.4m wide. Pale yellow ball of flowers winter – spring. Planting info: Good shelterbelt plant. Most soils in sun or shade. Drought hardy. Can be planted beneath existing trees.