Callistemon sp Kings Park

Acacia anceps 3m high X 3m wide Acacia coolgardiensis 6m high X 3m wide This broadleaved species is found on Eyre Peninsula and southern Yorke Penin...
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Acacia anceps 3m high X 3m wide

Acacia coolgardiensis 6m high X 3m wide

This broadleaved species is found on Eyre Peninsula and southern Yorke Peninsula, where it grows on coastal sands or sandy clay. Suitable as a windbreak or as a hedge. Yellow flowers September to February.

This Western Australian species is drought resistant and is closely related to mulga. Its long narrow leaves help it to reduce its water use. Prefers to be in full sun on sandy clay soils. Yellow flowers July - December.

Acacia iteaphylla Flinders Ranges Wattle 4m high X 3m wide

Acacia oswaldii Umbrella Wattle 5m high X 4m wide

A very hardy species - grows rapidly. Can be pruned to keep shape. Yellow flowers in autumn/winter. Most soils, sunny to light shade positions.

This is an extremely hardy species found around Whyalla. Flowers at any time of year, but peaks in spring. Good windbreak species.

Acacia papyrocarpa Western Myall 5m high X 7m wide

Acacia pendula Weeping Myall 10m high X 6m wide

Yellow flowers. A local species which grows well with extra water. In the early years it forms a dense rounded shrub. In 1015 years develops into small tree. Extremely long lived. All soils. Sunny position.

A variable species. The best forms are single-trunked with long weeping branches. Many pale-golden flowers in Autumn. Prefers a sunny position. Not for salt soils.

Acacia sclerophylla 1m high X 2m wide

Alyogyne huegeli Native Hibiscus 2m high X 2m wide

This is a very hardy species found over much of the mallee areas of Eyre Peninsula. The green foliage contrasts well with the yellow flowers. In spring these turn the whole bush yellow. Sunny position on clay soils.

This is the white flowered form of the species. A hardy rapid growing member of the hibiscus family. Produces large flowers over summer. Prune regularly to prevent the bush from becoming straggly. Will grow in all soils except salt.

Banksia ashbyi

Callistemon sp

Compact

Kings Park

2m high X 3m wide

Bottle Brush 3m high X 3m wide

Has large orange bottlebrush flowers in winter which are well displayed above the saw-toothed foliage, the cut flowers keep for a long time. Light pruning only. Prefers sandy soils in full sun position, but will grow on clay.

A medium/large hybrid species. Bright red flower spikes at the ends of branches in Spring. Second flowering in autumn can be encouraged by pruning off old flowers and watering in summer. Best in a sunny position.

Callistemon viminalis

Callistemon viminalis

Little John

Prolific

2m high X 2m wide

6m high X 6m wide

This compact bottle brush produces masses of red flowers in Spring and Autumn. Flowering is improved by pruning off the dead flowers at the end of flowering. Tolerates most positions.

Weeping large shrub or small tree with light green narrow leaves. Bright red flower spikes in early summer and autumn. Good screen plant.

Calothamnus villosus Hairy Net Bush 2m high X 2m wide

Chamelaucium hallsii 2m high X 2.5m wide

Softly foliaged plant with red one-sided bottlebrush flowers in spring. Open or semi-shaded positions.

A slender plant with scented foliage and many small white flowers from July to December, which age to pink. Well drained soil in sunny position. Appreciates some summer watering. Regular pruning or cutting off flowers helps vigour.

Chamelaucium uncinatum

Chamelaucium uncinatum

Mini White

Pink Pride

Geraldton Wax 3m high X 3.5m wide

Geraldton Wax 3m high X 3.5m wide

Small white flowers in spring and summer. Pruning helps to keep the bush dense and improves flowering. Open or semi-shade.

Dark pink flowers in spring and summer. Pruning helps to keep the bush dense and improves flowering. Open or semi-shade.

Chamelaucium uncinatum Purple Pride

Geraldton Wax 3m high X 3.5m wide Purple flowers in spring and summer. Pruning helps to keep the bush dense and improves flowering. Open or semi-shade.

Correa pulchella Pink Mist

0.5m high X 0.5m wide Pink flowers. 3cm tubular flowers in autumn/winter/. Does best in 90% sunny position on sandy soils. Will grow in total shade but only slowly.

Correa alba White Correa 1m high X 1.5m wide Very hardy species which will take some coastal conditions. Flowers are white and resemble large orange blossoms, these appear from May to Novmber. Prefers an open sunny position.

Eremophila alternifolia 2m high X 1.5m wide A local species which is found on a variety of soils on hills and on the plains. Prefers open sunny positions. Has maroon flowers with heavily spotted throat.

Eremophila bignoniflora

Eremophila bignoniflora

Compact

Jenkins

Bignonia Emu Bush - Compact 3m high X 3m wide

Bignonia Emu Bush 7m high X 5m wide

Large shrub with fine weeping foliage. Masses of pale pink flowers June to January. Clay soils in sunny position. Tip prune while young.

Large shrub with weeping foliage. Masses of white flowers June to January. Clay soils in sunny position. Tip prune while young.

Eremophila bignoniiflora

Eremophila bignoniiflora x alternifolia

Pink

Light Pink

Bignonia Emu Bush 7m high X 5m wide

Bignonia Emu Bush - Compact 3m high X 3m wide

Large shrub with weeping foliage. Many bright pink flowers except in winter. This is a good windbreak or screening shrub. Clay soils in sunny position. Tip prune while young.

Large shrub with fine weeping foliage. Masses of pale pink flowers June to January. Clay soils in sunny position. Tip prune while young.

Eremophila bignoniiflora x polyclada Hybrid Mauve Emu Bush 5m high X 5m wide

Eremophila calorhabdos Red Rod 3m high X 2m wide

An open shrub with long fine leaves with many pale mauve flowers in summertime. The plant can be made more compact by regular tip pruning of branchlets. Hardy but prefers a sunny position.

Upright shrub with many bright pink flowers July to February. Prune after flowering. Tolerates most soils.Sunny and semi-shade position.

Eremophila decipiens Slender Fuschia Bush 1m high X 1m wide

Eremophila drummondii

This is a hardy species which will grow in full sun or 50% shade. Prefers sandy soils. Bright red slender flowers are a favourite with honeyeaters.

A variable species with broad leaved and narrow leaved forms. The broad leaf form has larger purple flowers in Spring time which contrast well with the bright green foliage. Tolerant of shaded positions, but does best in full sun.

Eremophila gilesii 1m high X 1m wide

Eremophila glabra

A low shrub which is tolerant of a wide range of conditions. Found in a wide variety of soil types in Central Australia, this species does well in full sun, but will take 50% shade. Bright purple flowers Spring to Autumn.

0.5m high X 2m wide

Eremophila glabra

Eremophila hygrophane 0.7m high X 1m wide

Silver Murchison

1.5m high X 1m wide Bright orange /red flowers which contrast well with the silver foliage of the plant. This species needs pruning to promote fresh growth and flowers. Open position.

Low Squat

1m high X 1m wide

Prostrate Burgundy A very hardy, spreading ground cover with burgundy flowers throughout the year. Likes a well drained soil, tolerates drought, lime and light frost.

A recently discovered species from Western Australia. Flowers are rich purple and are prominently displayed. Ideally suited to sunny dry position.

Eremophila laanii

Eremophila macdonnelli

Cream

Pink

3m high X 3m wide

1m high X 2m wide

Medium shrub with spreading branches. Showy cream flowers. Does well in most soils. Prefers full sun but tolerates some shade. Responds well to pruning.

An outstanding species, both in the number and size of flowers produced from spring to late summer/autumn. Soft grey foliage in a compact bush, shows off the pink flower well. Prefers sunny positions on light soils.

Eremophila maculata

Eremophila maculata

Dark Red

Mauve

Native Fuchsia 2m high X 2m wide

2m high X 2m wide

Bright Red flowers with spotted throat. A very hardy species which can be used for an informal hedge. Rapid grower which birds find attractive. Tip prune to promote bushy growth. Sunny position or light shade.

An evergreen small to medium shrub with mauve flowers. Prefers a sunny and well drained position. Tolerates drought, limey soils and frost.

Eremophila maculata

Eremophila maculata

Orange / Apricot

Prostrate Red

2m high X 2m wide

0.2m high X 1.5m wide

Apricot flowers with spotted throat. A very hardy species which can be used for an informal hedge. Rapid grower which birds find attractive. Tip prune to promote bushy growth. Sunny position or light shade.

A light ground cover. Red flowers which are prominently displayed. Summer flowering. Open or semi-shade position.

Eremophila maculata

Eremophila maculata

Prostrate Yellow

Purple

0.2m high X 1.5m wide

Native Fuchsia 3m high X 2m wide

A light ground cover. Bright yellow flowers which are prominently displayed. Summer flowering. Open or semi-shade position.

Eremophila maculata brevifolia Native Fuchsia 1.5m high X 2m wide Outstanding shrub for sunny positions and sandy soils. Widely planted in the city. Bright cerise flowers in winter/spring. Improved by regular pruning to re-invigorate the plant.

Eremophila oldfieldii 3m high X 2m wide Excellent screen or feature plant with interesting dark green foliage contrasting with orange-red flowers. Produces flowers over a long period, mainly winter-spring. Lime tolerant.

Purple flowers with cream and red spotted throat. A very hardy species which can be used for an informal hedge. Rapid grower. Sunny position or light shade. Good Honey-eater attractor.

Eremophila nivea 1.5m high X 1m wide An endangered species from W.A. Many violet flowers contrast well with the silver foliage. Needs pruning to keep shape and to promote flowering. Best in a sheltered, but sunny position.

Eremophila pterocarpa Winged Fruit Fuchsia 2m high X 1.5m wide The silver grey foliage and the neat upright habit of this species, make it a good garden specimen. Pale pink flowers in spring. Sandy soils in a sunny position

Eremophila purpurascens 1.5m high X 1.5m wide

Eremophila purpurascens x alternifolia 2m high X 1.5m wide

The dark green leaves of this species contrast with light purple spotted flowers. Adaptable to wide range of soils but must have good drainage. Prefers full sun.

This hybrid species flowers over a long period during summer. Has maroon flowers with heavily spotted throat. Prefers open sunny positions.

Eremophila racemosa 1.5m high X 2m wide

Eremophila sp

Spectacular in flower. Orange buds which open into candy pink flowers. Needs to be pruned regularly to prevent sprawling and collapsing branches. Sunny position.

2m high X 2m wide

Yanna Rd Evergreen small to medium shrub with grey foliage and pink tubular flowers. Well drained soil. Prune after flowering. Sun to part shade.

Eremophila strongophylla syn mackinlayi 1.5m high X 1.5m wide A decorative species with blue-purple flowers. Needs an open position on well drained soil. Tip pruning to keep the bush compact is useful. Differs from the type species in its broader and more yellow leaves, larger flowers

Eremophila tetraptera Four Winged Emu Bush 3m high X 3m wide A very hardy species which produces many brick red flowers from spring to autumn. Can be pruned into a hedge. Pruning improves both bush shape and flower production. Honeyeaters make good use of the flowers. Tolerates 50% shade.

Eremophila weldii var hamalophyllus 0.5m high X 1m wide

Eremophila youngii 3m high X 2m wide

A small shrub with bright purple flowers over a long period Spring to Autumn. Hardy in both sunny and semi-shady positions. Easily pruned to keep compact.

A compact shrub with grey foliage. Pink flowers from autumn to spring. Does best in sunny position but tolerates 30% shade.

Eucalyptus caesia 4m high X 5m wide

Eucalyptus campaspe Silver Gimlet 10m high X 8m wide

A very decorative species which does best on non-limey soils. Large pink to red flowers in winter and spring. The bark peels in decorative spirals. Can be cut back hard to maintain its shape.

Shiny bronze bark on trunk. Silver bark on branchlets. Grows rapidly. Responds well to pruning. Many cream flowers in summer.

Eucalyptus eremophila

Eucalyptus erythrocorys Red Capped Gum 5m high X 5m wide

Silver Princess

Red

Tall Sand Mallee 7m high X 5m wide Fast growing shade tree or wind break. Many red flowers in winter/spring. Prefers sand but tolerates most soils.

An outstanding ornamental species with large yellow flowers. The bright red bud caps are another feature of this species. Pruning is beneficial as it prevents branches from becoming overloaded with fruit. Prefers sunny and sheltered positions.

Eucalyptus erythronema Red Flowered Mallee 6m high X 5m wide

Eucalyptus formanii Forman's Mallee 8m high X 6m wide

The bright red flowers of this species contrast well with the white bark of the trunk and stems. Flowering is often profuse in spring and early summer. Sunny position on most soils.

This is a hardy species from north of Kalgoorlie. Flowers in spectacular masses of cream/white, during late summer. Unusual fine grey foliage. Best in a sunny position.

Eucalyptus fraseri Fraser's Gum 8m high X 6m wide

Eucalyptus halophila Salt Mallee 3m high X 3m wide

This is a hardy species from east of Norseman, where it grows on limy soils. Often a tall white trunked species. Flowers are cream/white, during Summer/Autumn. Best in a sunny position.

A newly discovered species, which grows on the edges of salt lakes in southern WA. Very hardy and useful as a windbreak. Cream flowers in spring summer, attractive fine foliage.

Eucalyptus kingsmilli Kingsmill's Mallee 5m high X 3m wide

Eucalyptus landsdowniana

This species has spectacular large flowers, which can be 5-6cm across. The flowers are yellow, but can be red. This is a slender tree, which can be pruned hard to make it bushy.

Red

Port Lincoln Gum 6m high X 4m wide This is a very variable species both in height form and flower colour. Flowers can vary from white through red to purple. This is a good shade species.

Eucalyptus lesouefii Yellow Goldfields Blackbutt 5m high X 4m wide

Eucalyptus oleosa Red Mallee 5m high X 5m wide

This is a compact tree, which produces masses of yellow flowers in late spring-early summer. Dense foliage makes this a good shade tree

Flowers profusely in spring with creamy yellow flowers which are sought out by birds as a nectar source. Tolerant of a wide variety of soils.

Eucalyptus pryiformis

Eucalyptus pryiformis

Red

Yellow

Pear Fruited Mallee 5m high X 3m wide

Pear Fruited Mallee 5m high X 3m wide

This species has spectacular large flowers, which can be 6-8cm across. The flowers are red, but can be cream-yellow. This is a slender tree, which can be pruned hard to make it bushy.

This species has spectacular large flowers, which can be 6-8cm across. The flowers are usually red, but can be cream-yellow. This is a slender tree, which can be pruned hard to make it bushy.

Eucalyptus sargentii Salt River Gum 7m high X 5m wide

Eucalyptus websterana Webster's Mallee 5m high X 5m wide

This is a most useful wind-break species which will tolerate salt in the soil. It has many cream flowers in spring and early summer. If needed it can be pruned heavily to produce a dense shrub. Most soils, sunny position.

Cream-yellow flowers. An interesting species with bark which peels back in fine curls from the trunk. Open foliage. Flowers welldisplayed in spring. Not suited to heavy clay or salt soils.

Gossypium sturtianum Sturt Desert Rose 1.5m high X 2m wide

Grevillea biternata 0.5m high X 2m wide

Large mauve hibiscus type flowers for many months. Open sunny positions with well drained soils. Prune regularly to stop the bush from sprawling.

Vigorous, mat forming groundcover with light green needle like leaves. The dense cream flowers appear in winter and spring. Open sunny soil, drought and frost resistant.

Grevillea crithmifolia 2m high X 2m wide

Grevillea obtusifolia 0.2m high X 2m wide

Lime tolerant. Flowers over a long period from June to November. Flowers vary from white to pink depending on form. Will tolerate pruning to keep it in shape. A good bird attractor.

A prostrate grevillea which is a useful ground cover. Red flowers in spring are attractive to honeyeating birds. Sandy or light clay soils.

Grevillea olivacea

Grevillea olivacea

Apricot Glow

Red

3m high X 2.5m wide

3m high X 2.5m wide

Many bright orange flowers on the upper branches from June to January. Best in a sheltered and sunny position as plants can become top heavy. Pruning helps to reduce this problem. Appreciates deep summer watering.

Many bright red flowers on the upper branches from June to January. Best in a sheltered and sunny position as plants can become top heavy. Pruning helps to reduce this problem. Appreciates deep summer watering.

Grevillea rosmarinifolia

Grevillea sp

Compact Dwarf

Red Sunset

1m high X 1.5m wide

1.5m high X 1.5m wide

Pinkish red spider flowers form in large groups up to 5cm across from autumn to spring. A good species for birds - the prickly foliage deters cats and the flowers are a good honey source. Use iron chelate if the foliage shows signs of yellowing.

A hybrid species between G. olivacea and G. priessii from Jurien Bay in WA, where it grows on limestone at the edge of the beach. Tolerates wind and salt spray. Red flowers in spring/summer.

Grevillea sp

Grevillea thelmanniana

Winparra Gem

Prostrate Grey

2m high X 2m wide

1.5m high X 2.5m wide

A hybrid species with flowers varying from orange to dark red. This species grows quickly and flowers over a long period (May to November). Full sun to light shade in most soils.

Carries bright red terminal flowers in spring. A good honey-eater attracter. Compact bush which is useful for screening. Full sun. Will tolerate slightly alkaline soils.

Helichrysum apiculatum

Hibbertia scandens 0.5m high X 3m wide

Green Foliage

Yellow Buttons 0.5m high X 1m wide Variable suckering herb with silver-grey hairy leaves. Clusters of bright yellow flowers on stalks up to 15cm during spring and summer. Will grow from cuttings.

Fast growing with leaves to 8cm long. Large yellow flowers 5-6cm in diameter seen for most of the year, changing to prominent red fruits. Pruning will thicken growth.

Melaleuca decussata Crossed Leaved Honey Myrtle 2m high X 2m wide

Melaleuca fulgens

Mauve flower spikes in spring/summer. Hardy in most soils and positions. Fine foliage, useful as a screening plant.

Apricot bottlebrush flowers in spring and early summer. This species grows best in a sunny position in sandy soil. May need Iron chelate if the foliage shows signs of yellowing. Appreciates deep summer watering.

Melaleuca fulgens

Melaleuca fulgens

Pink

Red

1.5m high X 1.5m wide

1.5m high X 1.5m wide

Pink bottlebrush flowers in spring and early summer. This species grows best in a sunny position in sandy soil. May need Iron chelate if the foliage shows signs of yellowing. Appreciates deep summer watering.

Red bottlebrush flowers in spring and early summer. This species grows best in a sunny position in sandy soil. May need Iron chelate if the foliage shows signs of yellowing. Appreciates deep summer watering.

Melaleuca glomerata Inland Paperbark 7m high X 5m wide

Melaleuca incana

A very hardy large shrub or small tree. White papery bark which contrasts with grey-green fine foliage. Small white bottle-brush flowers. Tip pruning improves the shape of the plant. Will tolerate some salt.

Melaleuca lanceolata Dry Land Tea-Tree 7m high X 5m wide Local species, extremely hardy. A large dense foliaged shrub, made more bushy by early pruning. Cream bottlebrush flowers in summer. Most soils in open or semi-shade.

Apricot

1.5m high X 1.5m wide

Nana

Velvet Cushion 1m high X 2m wide A ground hugging form of the species. Soft grey foliage makes it an attractive feature plant. Flowers are small and cream coloured. Best in a sunny position. Appreciates extra water.

Melaleuca lateriflora 3m high X 1.5m wide This species is usually found around the edges of salt lakes in WA. Cream flowers are carried on the old wood and appear in Spring/early summer. This species is suitable for use as a windbreak. Best in a sunny position.

Melaleuca nesophila

Melaleuca sp

Dwarf

Snowstorm

1m high X 2m wide

1.5m high X 1.5m wide

A ground hugging form of the species. Bright green foliage. Purple pom-pom flowers. Tolerates most soils and positions.

This compact species is suited to hedging as it responds well to pruning. Many white flowers in spring. Sunny to semi shade positions. Appreciates extra water.

Melaleuca thyoides 3m high X 2m wide

Myoporum brevipes 1m high X 0.5m wide

This is a salt tolerant shrub from the wheat-belt of Western Australia. Carries clusters of cream flowers on the ends of the branches in spring. Best in a sunny position.

A rare species from Lake Torrens and Eyre Peninsula. Often found on slightly salt soils. A compact low bush with many small white flowers in Spring and summer. Will tolerate 50% shade.

Myoporum insulare

Myoporum parvifolium

Salt Creek

Large Leaf Form

3m high X 2m wide

Creeping Boobialla 0.2m high X 1.5m wide

This upright form is from salt effected soils near the Lincoln Highway in Whyalla. Good windbreak species, with dense dark green foliage, small white flowers in spring. Full sun position.

A hardy ground cover with bright green foliage and white or pink star shaped flowers. Tolerates from full sun to 50% shade.

Myoporum parvifolium

Pimelea furruginea

Purple Leaf

Bon Petite

Creeping Boobialla 0.2m high X 1.5m wide

1m high X 1m wide

A hardy ground cover with bright green foliage and white or pink star shaped flowers. Tolerates from full sun to 50% shade.

Compact, dense small shrub with light green leaves. Profuse rosepink flowers in summer. Open, partially shady position.

Prostanthera aspalathoides Scarlet Mintbush 0.5m high X 1m wide Small stiff and bushy shrub with fine narrow leaves and red tubular flowers from winter to summer. Prefers a sunny, open position.

Westringia sp Winyabbie Gem

1.5m high X 1.5m wide A compact hardy shrub which has small flushes of mauve flowers throughout the year. It is a natural hybrid between W.fruiticosa and eremicola. Sunny to semi-shaded positions. Well drained soils.

Scaevola crassifolium 0.5m high X 1.5m wide A very hardy coastal plant, found locally on the Point Lowly Sandhills. Pale blue sweetly scented flowers in spring. Drought tolerant and able to withstand salt spray. Open sunny position.