Acacia macradenia, Zigzag Wattle
A medium to tall shrub 3-4m x 2-3m that flowers from July-Aug. It’s found in areas inland from Rockhampton on stony soils and along stream banks. It is very hardy, especially for hot dry climates. It is adaptable and can be grown as far south as Melbourne. It is frost tolerant, but isn’t suited for severe winters.
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Cassinia longifolia, Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush
A medium to large shrub 2-4m x 2-3m. An adaptable shrub growing in moist, well drained soil. It has dense clusters of small white flowers Dec to March.
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Leptospermum micromyrtus, Small Leaved Teatree, Button Teatree
A dwarf to medium shrub 0.6-4m x 0.6-3m flowering Jan-Feb. Found on exposed locations on granite in the southern tablelands and at high altitudes in north-east Victoria. It grows on shallow soils or rock crevices. Hardy to frosts and snowfalls. Useful for low windbreaks or screening. Propagate from seed.
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Leptospermum polygalifolium, Yellow Teatree
A small to tall shrub growing from1-6m x 0.6-3m and flowering Nov-Jan. Found in heathland or dry sclerophyll forest on sandstone, sandy soils. Hardy to most frosts and tolerates extended wet or dry periods. Useful for windbreaks or screening.
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Indigofera australis, Austral Indigo
A medium shrub 1.5-3m x 1-3m with pea shaped pink to pale purple or lilac flowers July to Oct making a showy floral display. It prefers semi-shade or dappled shade but can adapt to most soil types with adequate drainage. Propagate from seed. Germination can occur from 8 -40 days after sowing. The hard seed may need pre-germination treatment. |
 Cassinia longifolia, Shiny Cassinia
 Indigofera australis
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