Canberra Plant Selector

Evergreen pendulous shrub (3m x 2m) from ACT, NSW, Vic, SA and Tas. Linear grey green leaves. Cream sometimes pale pink bottlebrush flowers in late spring to summer. Useful as a specimen or screen plant. Bird attracting. Tolerant of poorly drained soils. Prune to maintain form. Drought and frost tolerant.

Evergreen rounded compact shrub (2m x 2m). Cultivar of C. citrinus from Qld; NSW and Vic. Broad dull green leaves with pinkish slightly hairy new growth. Spikes of brilliant bottlebrush red flowers for an extended period from spring. Useful as a hedge; specimen or part of mixed shrubbery. Bird attracting. Tolerant of poorly drained soil. Frost and drought tolerant.

Evergreen compact slightly pendulous shrub (1.2m x 2m) from NSW and Vic. Narrow linear leaves. Crimson red bottlebrush flowers in spring and summer. Useful feature or mass planted for its showy flowers particularly in a damp area. Bird attracting. Prune to maintain form. Drought and frost tolerant.

Evergreen small tree with flattish spreading crown and weeping habit (6m x 5m) from Qld and north-eastern NSW. Light green stiff lanceolate leaves with soft new growth on pendulous branches. Rich red brush-like flowers appear profusely in spring and summer. Useful as a small shade tree, tall hedge or windbreak. Bird and insect attracting. Hardy. Tolerates wind, periodic water-logging and salinity. Drought tolerant. Tolerates light to medium frosts.

Open, fast growing shrub producing golden ball flowers in spring. Occurs in Qld, NSW, ACT, Vic in dry sclerophyll forest, woodland and heath, often on rocky outcrops or slopes. Prune lightly after flowering to encourage bushy growth. Wattles are great for establishing new gardens, and quick screening.

Evergreen erect vigorous shrub (1.2m x 1.2m) from China. Small glossy green oval leaves. Fragrant small cream flowers in spring followed by purple fruit. Useful as a fast growing hedge or low screen. Prefers well drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Frost tolerant.