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Greenstock Nurseries Company Profile
Greenstock Nurseries has been a major supplier of plants to the Landscape and Retail Nursery Industries for over 30 years.
As one of the leading wholesale production nurseries in Queensland, we can supply all of your plant requirements for landscape projects from residential to large commercial. We offer our clients a huge range of quality plants, from tubestock to large container-ised and ex-ground trees, at competitive prices.
With a production area of 80 hectares, Greenstock Nurseries spans three sites, with our head office at Griffin, just north of Bris-bane. Here we grow our largest variety of plants for the landscape industry, from tube stock to large containerised trees as well as Greenwalls. Our Tissue Culture Laboratory, propagation and specialist tropical plant facility is located at Bellmere. Here, we also grow our plants for the retail nursery industry. In addition to these two sites we have a tree farm near Mackay in North Queens-land.
Our fleet of twelve trucks can deliver to all areas of Queensland, New South Wales and beyond and can usually offer next day deliv-ery for orders placed before 9am, to areas between the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.
As well as supplying a vast range of landscape species, the following are our other areas of specialist expertise:
• the production of locally indigenous species used in revegetation projects, many of which have known provenance.
• tropical exotic species, including our retail Urban Tropicals range of Bromeliads offering varieties suitable for full sun exposure or shade.
• sourcing and production of species suitable for use in Greenwall projects.
• Ozbreed plants, including grasses
• Contract growing to your project requirements
Contents
Company Profile.......................................................page 1Core Competencies & Achievements..................page 3Introduction...............................................................page 4Products & Services.................................................page 5Capability Statement................................................page 6Facilities.......................................................................page 7Revegetation..............................................................page 8Seed Collection & Provenance..............................page 9Container Standardisation......................................pageSubstitutions..............................................................pageNatspec.......................................................................pageWetlands.....................................................................page Grasses........................................................................page Native Ferns...............................................................pageRare & Threatened Species.....................................pageKoala Food.................................................................pageFauna Habitat.............................................................page
Griffin Bellmere Mackay
Introduction
Greenstock Nurseries is a NIASA and Ecohort Accredited Wholesale Nursery and follows Horticultural Industry best practice guidelines. Greenstock Nurseres Propagation (GNP) produces quality tubestock to supply other Wholesale Nurseries, Landscape Contractors and Environmental/Ecological Companies. We also liaise with Landscape Architects to produce the best possible out-comes for the environment and our clients. GNP can offer contract growing at competitive rates.Our propagation facility, including a Tissue Culture Laboratory, is situated at our Bellmere site.
Greenstock Nurseries is a vertically integrated company- specialising in offering a complete horticultural service including consulta-tion, provenance seed collections - providing genetic diversity and integrity, to germinating, producing and delivering tubestock to sites throughout Queensland and Northern NSW. Our product list includes vegetative clonal forms of all the popular landscape varieties and over 400 endemic species from South East to North Queensland plant communities.
GNP has close business relationships with Queensland Seed Collectors and specialist Wholesale Nurseries, giving our clients the most comprehensive combined knowledge and service that is available. GNP looks forward to assisting you with your project, no matter how small or comprehensive. We can consistently provide you with solutions and quality produce each and every time, on time.
Core Competencies and Achievements Greenstock Nurseries is a member of NIASA, which ensures you are dealing with a quality conscious company, always striving to supply quality plants and superior service. We are committed to the highest quality business practices, consistency and reliability in delivering service, professional standards and dedication to continuous improvement.In addition, Greenstock Nurseries has adopted the NIASA process of EcoHort. This Environmental Management System allows us to demonstrate to industry, government and the community our sound environmental stewardship and natural resource man-agement.Greenstock Nurseries is at the forefront of tree production, adopting the NATSPEC “Specifying Tree Guidelines”. Our staff mem-bers are trained in the production practices and procedures to ensure our trees are grown to NATSPEC guidelines and meet the criteria required for NATSPEC Certification Standard. We are committed to producing the highest quality trees for our clients. By requesting NATSPEC Certified trees you are as-sured that all trees supplied are grown to industry best practice and are of superior quality. This will minimise the degree of failure of newly planted trees in landscape situations.Greenstock Nurseries is a major sponsor of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects. By supporting AILA we have estab-lished strong working relationships with the Landscape Architectural industry, enabling us to supply high quality plants that will enhance the aesthetics and deliver long term sustainability for our clients’ projects.We have been a member of Landscape Queensland since 1984. Over these 31 years, we have proudly supported and sponsored this landscape industry body and are proud recipients of the coveted, Industry Supplier of the Year Award.
Products/Services
Greenstock Nurseries is a progressive and dynamic company, committed to employing, developing and retaining the best employ-ees. We value professionalism, integrity and commitment to customer service.Our highly experienced propagation, production and customer service teams each have over 30 years of experience and are leaders in the nursery industry.Our success depends on our people.Our friendly Sales Team, located at our Griffin Head Office, can offer assistance with all your planting requirements and quote any project, large or small. For your convenience, for the duration of your project one salesperson will be allocated to manage and co-ordinate your total plant supply from initial order to final delivery stage. Our other services include:• plant selection• horticulture consultancy• site suitability• revegetation• contract growing• Natspec certification• tree transplanting• logistics including franna craneWe look forward to providing an outstanding value package to assist you with all of your planting needs. So, please give us a call today and test our resolve.
Propagation Houses
GNP also produces tubestock for our Natspec tree range as well as clonal forms of all proven and popular landscape varietals. GNP has three propagation houses, with our largest holding more than 300,000 propagules at full capacity and with an annual turn-over of more than four crops per year. One of our propagation houses is devoted simply to germinating seed with more than 450 Queensland species and more than 2500 seed trays sown per year.
Capability Statement
With over 80 hectares of growing area, over three sites, Green-stock Nurseries is capable of growing the following stock at any one time.
PotSize QuantityTubeStock
SeedTrays,Plugs/Cells 600,000Tubes50mm 350,000Tubes70mm 105,000Tubes90mmNative 2,310,000
Pots/Containers/BagsMediumTreePot 18,500LargeTreePot 20,500140mmPot 650,000200mmPot 125,000300mmPot 32,500500mmPot 50025LBag 31,00045LBag 25,000100LBag 12,500200LBag 4,000400LBag 1,500
IngroundIngroundTrees 5000
Despatch
Automatic Seeding Machine (ASM)
GNP produces many grasses and macrophytes with our Auto-matic Seeding Machine. GNP has two polyhouses dedicated to plugs produced by our ASM, with each house holding 60,000 plugs and a turn-over of more than 750,000 seedlings annually. In addition, GNP usually has at least 250,000 plugs in sun-hard-ened production.
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Germination Techniques
GNP has developed many techniques to germinate recalcitrant species and continue to introduce new species to our production palette. Methodol-ogy practices include-• Soaking• Flushing• Detergents• Smoke infused water or vermiculite• IBA & NNA Plant Hormone liquids, powders and gels• Scarification and crackingIntellectual property developed by GNP has been achieved by trial and perseverance and meticulous recording of results.
Seed Collection & Provenance
Licences
Greenstock Nurseries holds several licences to legally collect seed throughout Queensland. We also procure seed from reputable seed collectors that have the relevant authority and follow Florabank* best practice guidelines.A carefully deliberated revegetation project begins with Provenance seed col-lections at least 12 months from any rehabilitation or enhancement. GNP can quote and complete seed collections, monitoring, reports, trials and contract grow to cater for any requirements, resulting in sustainable and successful revegetation.Seed Storage
GNP has temperature controlled refrigerators to store seed that remains viable for up to 4 years. Other facilities include a dry stored area and seed thrashing and sorting machine.
Seed that has a short viability or is perishable needs to be sown when fresh and therefore GNP try to grow numbers based on forecast sales for the ensu-ing year. GN would prefer to take forward orders for these species to avoid disappointment.
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Micro-propagation
GNP has a Micro-propagation Laboratory (Tissue Culture) which pro-duces popular landscape species that are conducive to propagation of this type and climate. Tissue Culture results in clonal forms of consistent type, growth and habit, ideal for soft works landscape design. Our Laboratory Technicians can also provide a service of “initiation” of species that show future potential in the horticultural industry- contracts can be arranged upon application. Contact the Laboratory by email at [email protected] .
Container Sizes and Industry Standardisation
One of the largest problems in the Nursery Industry is the lack of standardisation of container sizes.• A general rule is that pot sizes up to 300mm in diameter can be described as such. • Above that diameter containers should be described by volume (25L, 45L, 100L, 200L, 300L, and 400L) or ‘ex-ground’.• Tube sizes should be standardised as follows: A tube is typically 50x50mm square (with varied depths) A ‘native’ or ‘forestry’ tube is 50x50mm with a depth of 120mm Ferns, Pandanus and Crinum are typically sold in 70x70mm square 75mm containers are virtually obsolete.
Natspec
Natspec is the standard for quality assurance for trees in Australia. Natspec is an intrinsic part of GNP production regime and the processes of Natspec include-• Collection of quality seed• Determine best methodology to germinate seed• Seed orientation• Media particle size• Pricking-out & root prune if necessary• Cull inferior seedlings• Cuttings from superior stock plants to create uniformity• Root prune disorientated roots • Prune roots back at each stage of potting• Correct fertiliser and pesticide management regimes
A tree meets Natspec specifications when- • Habit is ’typical’ of its species and form• Roots have been pruned at regular times of production• Free from pest and disease • Apical shoot in tact• Self supporting• Root-ball to remain intact after bending stem• Balance between height, stem, crown and container sizeGreenstock Nurseries have been at the forefront of tree production, growing our trees to NATSPEC Certification Standard for several years. Requesting NATSPEC Certified trees ensures that all trees supplied, are grown to industry best practice and are of superior quality. It also minimises the degree of failure of newly planted trees in landscape situations. GNP staff are trained in the practices needed to produce a tree that meets the NATSPEC guidelines.
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Environmental StripsGNP also produces an Environmental Strip to cater for projects that require construction or rehabilitation to be established in a quicker time-frame. Frustration can be averted by planting Environmental Strips as they are less likely than tubestock to be removed by aquatic fauna. Most species can be planted as strips, however availability is subject to specification and are contract grown.
Revegetation
Definintion.........
Why use local species......Using local indigenous plant species in revegetation allows the environment to mimic the existing ecosystem. Indigenous species encourage the plant-animal interaction by providing natural habitat recourses for local wildlife, such as foods, refuge and reproduction materials, which maximises the success of the restoration in turn, by providing pollination and seed disper-sal.
Biodiversityacrosslandandsea
TerrestrialbiodiversityinQueenslandhasexperiencedmajorthreatssuchaslandclearingandhabitatfragmentation,includingthecontinuingimpactsofpastclearing,grazingpressure,invasiveplantsandanimalsandchangedfireregimes.
Freshwaterbiodiversityisexperiencingmuchgreaterratesofdeclinethanotherenvironmentsandisthreatenedbypollution,over-exploitationofwater,modificationofwaterflowsandhydrology,habitatdestructionanddegradation,andspeciesinvasion.
Marineandestuarinebiodiversityhassufferedasaresultofpollutionandsedimentationfromin-dustryandland-usepractices,coastaldevelopmentandhabitatloss,marinepestinvasion,dredg-ingandspoildisposal,unsustainablefishingandrecreationalimpacts.
Queenslandisdividedinto13bioregionsbasedonbroadlandscapepatternsthatreflectthemajorunderlyinggeology,climatepatternsandbroadgroupingsofplantsandanimals.
KoalafoodKoalapopulationsarediminishinginQueenslandduetohumancolonisation.FactorsthatarecontributingtotheKoala’sdemiseinQueenslandincludethefollowing-• Housing,Industrialandroaddevelopment• Introductionofferalanimals• Removaloffoodtrees• Introducedviralinfestations
GNPproducesthefollowingKoalafriendlytrees-
FAUNAHABITATHabitatforwildlifeisanimportantfactorinanyrevegetationproject.Therearemanyelementswhichneedtobeconsideredindevelopingthecomplexhabitatforwildlifetosurviveintheirecosystem.Thisecosystemneedstobeabletocatertotheneedsofanindividualanimal,aparticularspeciesofanimalandacommunitymadeupofmanyspecies.Someoftheelementsrequiredforfaunahabitattofunctionincludethefollowingresources:• placesforwildlifetolive,• placesforreproduction,includingsitesfordepositingeggs,nestsanddens;• refugefrompredators;• providefoodandwater;• shelterfromhostileweatherconditions• opportunitiestofindmates.Whileleaflitterandgroundsheltermaybereadilyavailable,otherelements,suchasfallenlogsandtreehollowsmaytakeaverylongtimetodevelop.
Corymbia citriodora
Corymbiahenryi
Corymbiaintermedia Mediumtree
Eucalyptusbiturbinata Largetree
Eucalyptuscrebra Mediumtolargetree
Eucalyptusgrandis Verylargetree
Eucalyptusmicrocorys Largetree
Eucalyptusmollucana Largetree
Eucalyptuspilularis Largetree
Eucalyptuspropinqua Largetree
Eucalyptusracemosa Mediumtolargetree
Eucalyptusresinifera Largetree
Eucalyptusrobusta Mediumtree
Eucalyptussaligna Verylargetree
Eucalyptusseeana Small&mediumforms
Eucalyptussiderophloia Largetree
Eucalyptustereticornis Largetree;afavourite
Lophostemonconfertus
Melaleucaquinquenervia
AngophoraleiocarpaSmoothbarkedappleRustyGumMyrtaceaeMediumtreeto15m.Flowers:whiteFloweringTime:earlysummertolatesummerBark:grey-pinkflaky,peelingbark,orangebelowandsmooth
OpenWoodland
Acaciadisparrima(wasAcaciaaulacocarpa)HickoryWattle,IronbarkwattleFabaceae/MimosaceaeSmalltomediumshrubortreeto8mCoastalareasandfringesthrough-outQueenslandandNSWBark-fissured,darkgreytobrownFlower-paleyellow,tolemonyellowsweetlyscentedflowersinspikes.winter&spring.Podsarethickish,slightlycurved.
OpenWoodlandWetEucalyptForest
AcaciaulicifoliaPricklyMoses,JuniperWattleFabaceaeSubfamilyMimosaceaeSmallshrubto1.5mOpenanddrierareasonlightsoilsthroughoutAustralia’seastcoast.Flowerscream-colouredpuffballsinwinterandspring.
OpenWoodlandSandyHeaths
AlphitoniaexcelsaRedAsh,SoapTreeRhamnaceaeSmalltomediumtreeto10mFlowers-clustersofsmallcreamblossomslateautumn-earlywinter.Fruits-attractive,ovoid,blackishdrupes,6to10mmindiameter.Grownonwiderangeofwell-drainedsoilsandconsiderableor-namentalvalue.Woodissuitableforcabinetwork,plywood,flooring,parquetryandpanelling.
DryRainforestMarginsub-tropicalRainforestOpenWoodland
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
BanksiaoblongifoliaDwarfBanksia,RustyBanksiaProteaceaeLowshrubtousually1mbutmaygrowtallerinforestedareasFlowersarecylindricalandcanbevariousshadesofblue-greyorgreenishyellowinbud,openingtoayellowFlowersautumnandwinter.Barkissmoothgrey-brown,withthehairynewgrowtharustycolour
CoastalHeath
BanksiaaemulaWallumBanksiaProteaceaeBushytree4-6mFlower-Largecream/greenfad-ingtogreyflowerspikesSum-mer-AutumnBark-trunkhasthickorange-brownwrinkledandwartybark
CoastalHeath
BanksiaroburSwampBanksiaProteaceaeAmid-sizedspreadingshrubto2.5metres.Ithasverylarge,leatheryleaves,upto30cmlong,withser-ratedmargins.Thenewleavesaresofterwithdensefeltlikehairscov-eringthesurfaceFlowerslargecreamyyellowcone-likeflowersthatfadetobrownastheyage.Flowersautumnandwin-ter
CoastalHeathCoastalWetland
CallitriscolumellarisBribieIslandPineWhiteCy-pressCupressaceaeAbushyconiferoustreenativetomostofAustralia,growingto6m.Flowers(male)cylindrical3-5mmlong;Thecones(female)areglobose,1-2cmdiameter,withsixtriangularscales,whichopenatmaturitytoreleasetheseeds.
CoastalHeathOpenWoodland
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
Corymbiacitriodorasubsp.variegataLemon-scentedGumMyrtaceaeKOALAFOODLargetreeto30mwithhandsomewhitetrunkwitharomaticlemonscentedfoliageandwhiteflowers.
OpenWoodlandDryOpenEucalyptForest
CorymbiamaculataSpottedGumMyrtaceaeAtalltreewithastraighttrunk,growingupto45metresinheight.Bark-smoothandpowdery,white,greyorpink;oftenwithcharacteris-ticpatches(spots).Thebarkisshedinpolygonalflakes.Flowers-whiteflowersoccurfromwintertospring
CasuarinaequisetifoliaCoastalSheOak,HorsetailOakCasuariniacaeTreeto8m.Attractiveweepinghabitgreyish-green.Maleandfemaleflowersonthesametree.Barkisgreyishandoftenroughonlowertrunk
Coastal
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
CorymbiagummiferaRedBloodwoodMyrtaceaeMediumtolargetreeto20-30mwithdistinctveroughbark.Bark-red-brownorgrey-brown,tessellated,peelingaboveFlowersWhite.LargeTerminalpanicles.LatesummerGrowsbestonmoist,rich,loamysoil,butisalsocommonlyfoundonpoorersandysoils;cantoleratepoordrainage
DrysclerophyllforestOpenwoodland
CorymbiaintermediaPinkBloodwoodMyrtaceaeKOALAFOODAmediumtolargetree,20-30mhigh,withasolitarytrunkandspreadingcanopyDistribution:EastcoastofQld.andnorthernNSWBark:Tessellatedthroughout,fi-brous,lightgreytolightbrown
CorymbiaptychocarpaSwampBloodwoodMyrtaceaePopularsmallornamentaltreeto8mwithmassesofpinktoredflow-ers,largeleavesandgumnuts.Itisfastgrowingwithnon-invasiverootsandissandandsalttolerant.Showyflowersareborneinpendentpaniclessummerandautumnfol-lowedbylargewoodycapsules.Thelanceolate,leatheryleavesareupto30cmlongand7cmwide
CorymbiatessellarisMoretonBayAshMyrtacaeLargetree10-20m;solitarytrunkbutbranchingwidelyatupperlev-els;foliagependulousGrowsEasternQldandnorthernNSWonplainsandundulatingcountryinopenwoodlands.Notice-ablebyitscollaroftessellatedbarkchangingtosmoothgreywhite.Narrow,lanceolateleavesupto15cmlongandaslittleas1cmwide.
CryptocaryatriplinervisThree-veinedCryptocaryaLauraceaeAsmallrainforesttree,occasionallyreaching20metresinheightgrow-ingineasternAustraliainlittoralrainforestsonsandysoils.Barkisgreybrown,mostlysmoothwithlinesofverticalbumpsrunningupthetrunk.PalegreenfragrantflowersformonshortstemmedpaniclesfromSep-tembertoDecember
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
CupaniopsisanacardioidesTuckerooSapindaceaeAnativetreewithadense,widecanopy.Smallflowers,almostin-significantbutbollowedbyshowyorangeberriesinsummer.Heightapprox8-15mCanbeusedasastreettree,shadetree,windbreakorspecimentree.Growsinfullsunorpartshadeandsuitableforcoastalplanting
ElaeocarpuseumundiiEumundiQuandongElaeocarpaceaeAsmallnativerainforesttreewithbroadshinygreeleaves.Thenewgrowthisamarooncolourmakingthistreeastandout.Eumundiibearsclustersofsweetlyscentedcreamflowerslatespringtosummer.Co-lumnarshape,growingapprox5-8mGrowsinfullsuntolightshadeandisusefulasastreettree,windbreak,specimentreeorscreening
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ElaeocarpusgrandisBlueQuandongElaeocarpaceaeLargetreewithbuttrussedtrunk.Thespeciesiswellregardedforitstimberandasakeyinregeneratingrainforest.Theedible,butbitterfruitofthisspeciesisroundandblue,between20and30mmacross,andhasaseedwithdeepconvolutionsinitsshell.
ClosedVineForest
ElaeocarpusreticulatusBlueberryAshElaeocarpaceaeAttractivesmalltomediumtreeto15mcommonlyknownasaBlue-berryAsh.Leaveshaveaglaucousnaturallyexudedonthesurfaceoftheleaves.Theflowersandfruitsareundoubtedlytheloveliestfeaturesofthisspecies.Themassesofwhiteandsometimespinkishflowersarearrangedinrowsalongthebranchlets
OpenWoodland
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
Eucalyptusbiturbinata(previouslyEucalyptuspunctata)GreyGumMyrtaceaeKOALAFOODTreeto30mhigh;barksmooth,patchy,matte,white,greyorgrey-brown,sheddinginlargeplatesorflakes.Itsleavesareoneofthefavouredfoodsofthekoala
EucalyptuscrebraNarrow-leavedIronbarkMyrtaceaeTreeto30mfoundgrowingindryEucalyptForestonpoorsites.Alsoonhighridgesandslopesonstonysoilstomediumheavyclays,inlandfromcoast.Durablestrongtimberusedinrailwaysleepersandpoles.Theroughfurrowedbarkisgreymottledwithyellowandorange.
EucalyptusgrandisFloodedGum,RoseGumMyrtaceaeTreereaching50m,foundoncoastalareasandsub-coastalrangesfromNewcastleNSWnorthwardstowestofDaintreeinQueensland,mainlyonflatlandandlowerslopes,whereitisthedominanttreeofwetforestsandonthemarginsofrainforests.Bark-smooth,roughatthebasefibrousorflaky,greytogrey-brown
EucalyptusmicrocorysTallowwoodMyrtaceaeLargetreeto30mwithpersistentstringyred-brownorbrown-blackbark.Commonindryrainforestandmoist/dryeucalyptforest.Recognizedbythereddishroughbark,dis-colorousleaves(topofleafdarkerthanbottom)andfunnel-shapedfruits.FoundalongthecoastalareasfromQueenslandtoNewcastleNSW.
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
Eucalyptusracemosa(wasEucalyptussignata)ScribblyGumMyrtaceaeTree20mto30m.Smoothbarked,withsheddingbarkofwhite,greyoryellow.Scribblesoftenfoundonthebark.Leaves7to15cmlong,1to1.5cmwide,greyishgreenonbothsidesoftheleaf.WhiteflowersformbetweenAugustandSeptember.Occursonthepoorsandstonesoilsinmidtohighrainfallareas
DryEucalyptForest,WallumWoodland
OpenWoodland
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
EucalyptusmollucanaGreyBox,Gum-toppedBoxMyrtaceaLargetreeto30m.Barkisfinelyfibrousandoftentes-sellated.Uppertrunkandbranchesarecreamtogreywiththebarkfall-inginlongribbons.Leavesbroadlylanceolateanddarkgreen.Flowersmidsummertomidautumn.Distributionwidespread,oncoastalplainsandrangesNSW&Queens-land.
OpenWoodland
EucalyptuspilularisBlackbuttMyrtaceaeLargetreeto30mwithattractivepinknewgrowthanddistinctivetrunk.Itisidentifiedbythestock-ingofroughbark,toabouthalfwayupthetrunk,abovethisiswhitesmoothbark.WhiteflowersoccurfromSeptembertoMarch.FoundinwetsclerophyllorgrassycoastalforestsfromsouthcoastofNSWtosoutheasternQueensland.[
OpenWoodland
EucalyptuspropinquaGreyGum,SmallfruitedGreyGumMyrtaceaeKOALAFOODTreeto30mwithastraighttrunkandsmoothgreybarkwhichshedstorevealbeautifulorangenewbark.NativeinWyonginNewSouthWalesnorthwardsintoQueensland,commonlyalongthecoastalareas.Koalaseattheleavesandyellow-belliedgliderseatthesap.
OpenWoodland
EucalyptusresiniferaRedMahoganyMyrtaceaeAcommoneucalyptustreeofeast-ernAustralia,growing20to30mtall.ItsrangeofdistributionisfromJervisBaynorthtoaboutGladstone,Queenslandindrysclerophyllorwetsclerophyllforesthabitats.Barkisreddishbrown,persistingtothesmallerbranchesandsomewhatstringy
EucalyptusrobustaSwampMahoganyMyrtaceaeKOALATREEMediumsizedstronglygrowingtree20-30mwithcrumblybarkandleatherywideleaves.Itisthestaplefoodtreeofkoalas.Usedalotasastreettree.Flowersinautumn,win-terandspring.Widelyplantedasatimbertree,itgrowsonheavyclaysoils,butisalsofoundonsandyclayandalluvialsandsoils.
EucalyptussalignaSydneyBlueGumMyrtaceaeKOALATREEGrowing35-50metresinheight,thistreeiscommonalongtheNewSouthWalescoastalandlowermountainrangesandintoQueens-land,asfarnorthasMackay.Thetrunkhassmoothpalegreyorwhitebarkwithalong(1to4mhigh)‘skirt’ofroughbrownishbarkatthebase.
EucalyptusseeanaBlueGumMyrtaceaeKOALATREETreeto40mhigh.Barksmooth,whiteorgrey,shed-dinginlargeplatesorflakesWidedistributionfromTareetoCaloundra
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
EucalyptussiderophloiaNorthernGreyIronbarkMyrtaceaKOALAFOODTalltree25to45metrestall.Bark,rough,deepgreyorblack,deeplyfurrowed,hard,oftenwithgumseepingfromit.Budsdiamondshaped.Flowersspringandsum-mer.FoundinNSWandQueens-landonsoilsofreasonablefertility.ItsflowersarewhiteorcreamanditsleaveseatenbyKoalas.
EucalyptustereticornisForestRedGum,QldBlueGumMyrtaceaeKOALAFOODTalltreeto30to45metresgrowingindryEucalyptusforest.Barksmooth,whitish,peeling,be-comingmottledwithwhite,gray,orblueishpatchesusuallywithashortstockingofdark,peristentbarkatthebase.NativefromeasternAustraliaintoNewGuineaandPapua.
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
HibiscustiliaceusRubraRedCottonwoodMalvaceaeSpreadingtreegrowing6to8me-tresandcangrowalmostaswideifleftun-pruned.Strikingburgundyheartshapedleavesandyellowhi-biscusflowersthroughSummer.
HibiscustiliaceusCottonwood,CottonTreeMalvaceaeFastgrowingsmalltreeto6to10metres,withflowersbrightyellowwithadeepredcentreuponopen-ing.Overthecourseoftheday,theflowersdeepentoorangeandfinallypinkbeforetheyfall.FlowersNo-vembertoFebruary.Roundtoheartshapedfoliage.Anidealshadetree,screenorwind-breakforcoastalplanting.
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZone
LophostemongrandiflorusNorthernSwampMahoganyMyrtaceaeAmediumtree,8-12mhigh,withabroadcrown.Barkalmostfibrouslikeaeucalyptstringybark.Distribution:EasternQueenslandfromaboutGladstonenorth.Foundalongstreamsandinopenforestandwoodland.Flowersgreenish-cream,about1cmindiameter,OctobertoFebruary.
LophostemonconfertusBrushBoxMyrtaceaeKOALATREEAfastgrowing,evergreennativetree10to20metres.Thefoliageislarge,leatherylookinggreenleavesandbearssmallwhiteflowersfol-lowedbywoodyseedpods.IthassmoothdarkbrownbarkUses:Streetplanting,specimentree,shadetreeSoilType:Toleratesmostsoils
MacarangatanariusMacaranga,BullocksHeartEuphorbiaceaeApioneerspecies,fastgrowingto6metres,fromRichmondriver,NSWtoCooktown,NthQLD.Leavesarebroadlyovatelarge,withpointedtip.Usefulforestablishingacanopyquickly.Flowers:Greenishcream.Maleandfemaleflowersonseparateplants
Melaleucapachyphylla(Green)WallumBottlebrushMyrtaceaeShrubgrowingto1.5mto2.5m.Ithasadense,stragglinghabitwithgreenflowerspikes10cmfromspringtoautumnandisnativetoNewSouthWalesandQueensland.GrowsinmoistgroundinWallumheath.
WetHeath
MelaleucaviridifloraBroad-leavedPaperbarkMyrtaceaeAsmallerectorstragglytreegrow-ing3-10metres.Distribution:AcrossnortherntropicalAustralia;alongstreams,inswampyareas,andoftenindensestandsinopenwoodlands.Bark:greytocream,fibrous,paperylayersFlowers:Creamorgreenish-cream,occasionallyredorpink.
MelaleucaquinquenerviaBroad-leavedPaperbarkMyrtaceaeGrowsto25metres.Mostcommonofthenative‘paperbarks’.Ithasflatleatherygreenleavesandshortbottlebrushflowerspikesthatarecream-whiteincolour.Thebarkisalightcreamtogreycolourandhasamultilayeredpaperyhabitwhichallowsittobepeeledoffinsheets.Sandyorgravellyareaswheregroundwaterisclosetothesurface.
WallumWoodland
TypicalRevegSpecies Description
PlantingZones
PandanustectoriusThatchScrewpinePandanaceaeThispandanusnaturallygrowsincoastalregions,suchasonman-grovemarginsandbeaches,andgrowsapprox5metrestall.Theseparatemaleandfemaleplantsflowerthroughouttheyear.Theleaves,upto1mlong,arear-rangedinspiralsandcrowdontheendsofthebrancheswithrobustproprootsfromthebaseoftrunk.
SyzygiumtierneyanumRiverCherry,BamagaSatinashMyrtaceaeAmediumnativerainforesttreegrowingto10metrestall.Featuresadensespreadingcrownandglossygreenfoliagewithflushesofredandbronzenewgrowth.Itbearspro-fusecreamflowersinsummerandattractsbirdsandbutterflies.Thebunchesofpinkishredfruitareed-ible.
ShrubSpecies Description
PlantingZones
GoodeniarotundifoliaStargoodeniaGoodeniaceaeGrowstohalfametrethroughthecoastalandtablelandregionsofsouthernQldandNSW.Growsinsclerophyllwoodlandandfor-est.Prostratebranchesrootastheyspread.Attractivesprawlinggroundcoverwithrounded,sharplylobedleaves,bearingyellowflowersthroughwarmermonths.Doesbestinwell-drainedsoilsinlightshade.
DryEucalyptForest,
BoroniafalcifoliaWallumboronia,sickleboroniaRutaceaeAsmallshrubofupto0.75metresinheightwithslenderstems.Theflowersare4-petalledofastar-likeappearanceandarenormallydeeppinkincolour.GrowsCoastalheathlandfromCoffsHarbourinNewSouthWalestoMaryboroughinQueensland.Itwillgrowinsemi-shadeorfullsun.
WetHeath
DoryanthesexcelsaGymeaLilyDoryanthaceaeAnunusualplantoccurringnatu-rallyalongthecentralcoastofNewSouthWales.Theplantformsalargeclumpwithnumeroussword-likefibrousleaves,to1minlengthandupto100mmwide.Thered,trum-pet-likeflowerseach100mmacrossareborneinacompactterminalhead300mmindiameteronaleafyfloweringstem2-4mhigh.
DodonaeatriquetraCommonHopBushSapindaceaeErectshrubgrowingto3metreshighindryorwetsclerophyllfor-estusuallyonsand,orsimilarlywelldrainedsoil.Growingintheforestunderstorey,ineitherwetordrysclerophyllfor-est,oftenonsedimentarysoils.Featuresinsignificantgreen-redflowersandattractivewingedfruit.
HibbertiascandensGoldenguineavine,SnakevineDilleniaceaeHardy,fairlyvigorousground-cover,climberorscrambler,growingto2to5metreslong.Growsnaturallycoastaldunestorainforestsouth-easternNSWtonorth-eastQueensland.Itwilltolerateawiderangeofclimates,includingexposuretosalt-ladenwinds
ShrubSpecies Description
PlantingZones
LeptospermumliersidgeiOliveteatreeMytaceaeAttractiveveryhardysmall,erectshrubto1.5to2metres,withnar-row,oval-shapedleavesabout5mmlong.Theleavesarestronglylemon-scentedduetothepresenceofcit-ronellal.The5-petalled,whiteorpinkflowersare8-10mmindiam-eterandoccurinsummer.itisaveryhardyspeciesthatwilltoleratepoordrainage
MelaleucathymifoliaThymeHoney-myrtleMyrtaceaeAfragrantshrubusuallyseenaround1metrehighwithcorkybarkandslenderwirystems.Itisfoundincoastalareas,ofteninheathland,woodlandandswampyedges,growingonsandstoneorclaybasedsoils.Thisplantisoftennoticedinspring,withattractivepurpleflowers.
MelastomamalabathricumBlueTongue,NativeLasiandraMelastomataceaeShrub,growingto2metres,foundacrossnorthernAustralia,andinN.S.W.;usuallyinmoistsoilsasanunderstoreyplant.Flowers:Pink-mauve,5-petalled,open,prominentyellowanthers,about5cmdiameterFloweringPeriod:NovembertoJanuary.
ShrubSpecies Description
PlantingZones
StrangealinearisStrangeaProteacaeSmallhardytuftedshrubtoabout1metrehigh.Itislignotuberous(ie.itcanregeneratefromanun-derground,woodyswellingofthetrunkafterbushfires).Theleavesarenarrowandlinearinshapeupto75mmlong.Thesmall,cream-col-ouredflowersoccurinclustersof2or3intheleafaxilsinspring.Flow-ersarefollowedbyawoodyfruit.
PimelealinifoliaRiceFlowerThymelaeaceaeTheplantcanbeprostrateto1mhigh.Flowersoccuringlobularclustersattheendsofthebranchesandareusuallywhitebutverypalepinkformsaresometimesseen.Thespeciesoccursonarangeofsoilsfromsandstoclays.EndemictoAustralia,occursinNEQandsouthwardsasfarasSouthAustraliaandTasmania.
WallumWoodland,
GroundCoverSpecies Description
PlantingZones
CarporbrotusglaucescensPigface,AngularPigfaceAizoaceaeProstrate,creepingsucculentthathaslongtrailingstemsto2mlong,whichrootatnodesalongthestems..Ithasthick,fleshy,smoothleaveswhicharetriangularincrosssection.Theplantgrowstoformagroundcoverthatcancoveralargearea.Theplantproduceslarge,striking,deeppink-purpledaisy-likeflowers.
Seacoast,Coastaldunes
Ipoemeapes-capraeBeachMorningGlory,Goat’sfootConvolvulusConvolvulaceaeThisgroundcoveringcreepingvineenduressaltairandisoneofthemostcommonandmostwidelydis-tributedsalttolerantplants.Itisaprimarysandstabilizerbeingoneofthefirstplantstocolonisethedune.usuallyonseawardslopessendinglongrunnersdowntowardsthetoeofthedune.
Seacoast
CanavaliaroseaWildJackBean,BeachBeanFabaceaeAtrailing,herbaceousvinethatformsmatsoffoliage.Stemsreachalengthofmorethan6mand2.5cminthickness.Theflowersarepurplishpinkand5.1cmlong.ItisnativetocoastalareasofAus-traliafromcentralNSWnorthwardsandaroundthecoasttoWA
Seacoast,Coastaldunes
MonotocascopariaPricklyBroomHeathEpacridaceaeCompacttospreadingshrub,usu-ally30–120cmhigh.Growsindrysclerophyllforest,woodlandandheathonsandysoil,widespread.Flowers-Sometimessolitarybutoften2-4crowdedinveryshortspike.Creamywhitesweetlyfra-grant.
Seacoast
PhebaliumwoombyePhebaliumRutaceaeAsmalltomediumshrubtoabout2metreshighby1.5metreswidealthoughcompletelyprostrateformsexist.Theleavesareoblongtoel-liptical,geenaboveandsilveryun-derneath.Theindividualcreamorpinkflowersarefive-petalledandrelativelysmallbuttheyoccurinclustersofupto10andareveryconspicuous
RicinocarpuspinifolisWeddingbushEuphorbiaceaeAconspicuousmemberofcoastalheathandwoodlandcommuni-tieswhenitflowersduringspring.Usuallyfoundonsanddunesoronsandstone-derivedsoils,itisasmalltomediumshrub,rarelyexceeding1.5metresinheight.Ithasnarrow,linearleavesabout30-40mmlongandpurewhitemaleandfemaleflowersareabout25mmdiameter.
SesuviumportulacastrumSeaPurslane,ShorelineseapurslaneAizoaceaeApioneerplantspecies,usedforsand-dunefixation,desalinationandphytoremediationalongcoastalregions.Ithasaprostratehabitwithstemsto1mlong,rootingatnodes.Growsoncoastaldunesandbeacheswithflowersofpinkorpurple.Itgrowsinsandyclay,coastallime-stoneandsandstone,tidalflatsandsaltmarshes.
SprengeliasprengelioidesSprengeliaEpacridaceaeErectandlooselymat-formingplant,30-100cmtall.Leavessmall,triangular,overlappingandstemclasping,withasharppoint.Flow-ersbowl-shaped,l-2cmacrosswithoverlapping,ovatewhitepetalsinleafyterminalclusters,springtosummer.QueenslandandNewSouthWales(southtoBotanyBay)incoastalbogs.
WetHeath
GroundCoverSpecies Description
PlantingZones
VignamarinaDuneBeanFabaceaeAslendervinegrowingattheveg-etationlineonsandybeaches,fron-taldunes,andbeachridgesneartheseashoreandaidinthepreventionofcoastalerosion.Thestemsgrowupto3metreslong.Theflowersareyellowincolour,andarepea-typeinshapeandcanoccurthroughouttheyear.
CissushypoglaucaGiantwaterVine,Five-leafWaterVineVitaceaeAlargewoodyvine.Thenamewater-vinecomesfromthefactthatthewoodysectionsofthevinemaybecutintosectionsandthesapthatdripsfromthesectionsmaybedrunkaswater.Yellowflowersoccuronterminalumbels,mostlyinspringandsummerfollowedbypurpleglobosefruits.
ClematisaristataGoatsbeardorOldMan’sBeardRanunculaceaeAclimberfoundincoastalandta-blelandforestsoftheeasternstatesofAustraliaoredgesoftheeasternrainforests.Floweringinspringwithmassesofcreamywhiteflow-ersborneonshortbranchesintheaxilsofupperleaves.Theflowersare2-3cmacrossandconsistoffourlanceolatepetal-likesepalsarrangedinastarpattern
VineSpecies Description
PlantingZones
Calleryamegasperma(previousMilletiamegasperma)NativeWisteriaFabaceaeAvigorousvinethatcanreach20metresinlength,withwoodystemswithflakybark.FloweringisfromJulytoOctober,theflowersgrowingonracemes10to25cmItisfoundinrainforestofsouth-easternQueenslandandthenorth-easterncornerofNewSouthWalessouthtotheRichmondRiver.
Sub-tropicalRainforest,WetEuca-lyptForest
CissusantarticaWaterVine,KangarooVineVitaceaeVirgorous,woodyclimberfromeasternAustralianrainforeststhatclimbsbymeansofclingingten-drils.Thebrightgreenleavescanformadensescreenandarefol-lowedbybrightcopper-colourednewgrowthinspring.Ithasredstemtendrils,darkpurpletoblackberriesandinconsequentialbarelynoticeablegreenflowers.
EustrephuslatifoliusWombatBerry,OrangeVinePhileseaceaeMuchbranchedramblingclimberscramblingtoheightsof3metres.Theleavesarelance-shapedtoabout80mmlongandhaveconspicuouslongitudinalveins.Whiteorpalepinklowers,about15mmdiameter,occurinspring.Theflowersarefol-lowedbyorangeberriescontaininganumberofshiny,blackseeds.
DryEucalyptForestDryandwetforestsandheaths
GeitonoplesiumcymosumScramblingLilyPhilesiaceaeAnevergreenclimbergrowingto4mwithstriategreenstems,leavesto8cmlong,dullgreen,stiff,witharaisedcentralvein.Hasatuberousrootstockwhichpersistsintoughtimes.Itcangrowinsemi-shadeorintheopen.Itrequiresmoistsoil,thoughonceestablishedcanbedroughttolerant.
WetEucalyptForest,Wallumwood-land.
VineSpecies Description
PlantingZones
HardenbergiaviolaceaNativesarsaparilla,PurplecoralpeaFabaceaevigorousevergreenclimbergrow-ingto6mormore,sometimesgrowingasashrub.Ithastypicalpea-likeflowerswhichareusuallyviolet.Theleavesaredark,glossygreenwithprominentveinsandare75-100mminlength.Itoccursinavarietyofhabitatsfromcoasttomountains,inopenforest/wood-landandsometimesinheath.
HoyaaustralisCommonwaxflowerApocynaceaeAmoderatelyvigorousclimber.Theleavesarethickandglossyandabout40-50mmindiameter.Thestemscontainawhite,milkysap.Flowersoccurinclustersofupto40,eachonalongpedicel(stalk)andabout20mmindiameter.Theyarefragrant,whiteincolourwithdeepredmarkingsinthecentre.Theseedpodsarelongandslender.
VineSpecies Description
PlantingZones
KennediarubicundaDuskyCoral-PeaFabaceaeItisknownasavigorousclimberfromeasternAustraliabutitcaneitherbeaclimberoraspreadinggroundcover.Darkredpeaflow-ersareproducedinracemesfromlatewintertospringItoccursinavarietyofhabitatsfromcoasttomountains,usuallyinopenforest/woodland.
MacluracochinchinensisCockspurThornMoraceaeAwoodyclimberorstragglingshrub.Canberampant,throw-ingoutlongarchedstemsofnewgrowth.Commonindryrainfor-est,subtropicalrainforestandalongscrubbywatercourses.Spines0.5–2.5cmlongFlowers:Yellow,Axillaryballsto20mmsummerFruit:Orange,roundleathery
VegetationType:
inandnearRainforest
PandoreajasminoidesBowerofBeautyBignoniaceaeAnevergreen,vigorouswoodyclimberfoundintropicalandsub-tropicalrainforestsandwarmtem-perateareasofeasternQueenslandtonorthernNewSouthWales.Adequatesunlightisrequiredforgoodfloweringandasarainfor-estclimberitwillgrowtoreachforsunlight.Flowers:palepinktrum-pet-shapedspringandsummer.
PandoreapandoranaWongaWongaVineBignoniaceaeAvigorouswoodyclimberthatisfoundoveranextensiveareaofeasternAustraliainmanydifferingenvironments.Inspringthemassedtubularflowersareveryconspicu-ous.Theycanvaryfromwhiteorcreamtobrownandoftenhavemaroonorpurplestriationsinthethroatofeachblossom.
Wetlands
Rehabilitated or constructed Wetlands are a major component in the modern day landscape.Benefits and objectives include-• Aesthetic qualities• Stormwater filtration• Creation of habitats for fauna• Pollutant traps
Species range from Open and Closed Freshwater and Tidal Systems including-• Aquatic• Terrestrial• Peripheral
GNP can advise on provenance availability, suitability and volume per square metre. Please refer to our production schedule for our full range of species and application.
Environmental Strips
GNP also produces an Environmental Strip to cater for projects that require construction or rehabilitation to be established in a quicker time-frame. Frustration can be averted by planting Environmental Strips as they are less likely than tubestock to be removed by aquatic fauna. Most species can be planted this way; however, availability is subject to specification and are contract grown.
VineSpecies Description
PlantingZones
PararistolochiapraevenosaRichmondBirdwingVineAristolochiaceaeGrowsinsubtropicalrainforestincoastalareasnortheasternNewSouthWalesandadjacentareasintosoutheasternQueensland.ItalsogrowsintropicalnortheasternQueenslandThislargewoodyvineisthemainfoodspeciesfortheRichmondBird-wingbutterfly.
ParsonsiastramineaSilkPod,MonkeyRopeApocynaceaeAvinethatclimbsbymeansofrootswhichformsporadicallyalongthestemoftheplantwhichgripthetrunk.Widespreadandcommoninmosttypesofrainforestandsclero-phyllforestnorthfromMtDrom-edary,NSWTheadultleavesareleatherywithpaleyellowflowersproducedinpaniclesthroughouttheyear.
SmilaxaustralisLawyerVine,Wait-a-WhileSmilaceaeAclimberwithpricklystemsthatcangrowuptoeightmetreslong.Thestemshavelongcoiledtendrilsthathelpitclimb.Flowersaregreenishwhite,appear-ingspringandallyear.Thefruitareroundberriestoabout8mmindiameterandaregreenbeforerip-eningtoblackwithoneortwohardseedsinside.
WetEucalyptForest
StephaniajaponicaSnakeVineMenispermaceaeClimberortwiner,slenderstemswithoutprickles;dioecious.Alsogrowsasisacommonscrambleroftenseeninshelteredareasnearthesea.Afeatureofthisplantisthepeltateleaves,(thestemisattachedtotheleaf,awayfromtheleafedge).Widespread,NSWtoNorthQueensland.
Seacoast
TypicalWetlandSpecies FreshWater BrackishWater SaltWater Peripheral
Austromyrtusdulcis •Banksiarobur •Baumeaarticulata •Baumeajuncea •Baumearubignosa •Baumeateretifolia •Bolboschoenuscaldwellii •Bolboschoenusfluviatilis •Carexappressa •Corymbiaintermedia •Cyperusexaltus •Cyperuspolystachyos •Eleocharisdulcis •Elocharisequisetina •Eleocharissphacelata •Ficinianodosa •Hakeaactites •Imperatacylindrica •Juncuscontinuus •Juncuskraussii •Juncuspolyanthema •Juncusprismaticarpus •Juncususitatus •Lepironiaarticulata •Leptospermumpolygalifolium •Melaleucaquinquenervia •Melaleucathymifolia •Melaleucaviminalis •Persicariaattenuate •Persicariadecipiens •Philydrumlanuginosum •Phragmitesaustralis •Schoenoplectuslittoralis •Schoenoplectusmucronatus •Schoenoplectusvalidus • •Sporobulusvirginatus •Themedatriandra •Triglochinstriatum •Zoysiamacrantha •
BaumeaarticulataJointedTwigrushCyperaceaeTall,denselyspreadingplantform-ingextensiveclones,withattractivedroopingflowers.Handlesseasonaltopermanentinundation.Height:to2.5m.Growsinstandingfreshwaterindams,deepswamps,lakes,creeksanddrainageswalesItflowersoverSummerwithlarge,rustybrownflowersandseedheads
FreshWaterShallow/DeepWaterPlantingLandscapeUse
BaumeajunceaBaretwigrushCyperaceaePerennialspreadingsedgewithcreepingrhizomesfromwhichnewverticalstemsarise.0.2-1.2mhigh.Formsdensecolonies.Excellentsoilstabiliserforpermanent&seasonalwatercoursesduetonetworkofroots&densefoliageatsoilsurface.Canwithstandsomeinundationandprolongedwaterloggingandismildlysalttolerant.
AustromyrtusdulcisMidyim,MidgemBerryMyrtaceaeOccursfromFraserIslandQldsouthintonorthernNSW,itgrowsinsandysoilsinheathanddryopenforestsandoccasionallyonmarginsofcoastalrainforests.Infullsunitformsadensespreadingshrubupto40cmhighby1.4mwhileinmoreshadedareasitbecomesamoreopengroundcover.Thefruitareed-ibleandhaveasweettaste.
PeripheralPlanting
BanksiaroburSwampBanksiaProteaceaeAsmalltomediumshrub,2to3mhighandwide.Thelargeleavesarestiffandleathery.Headsofblue-greenflowerbudsarisefromthejunctionsofbranchesandformintodensegreenish-yellowflowerheads6-15cminlength,changingtodullorangeandbrownwithage.Toler-atespoorsoilsandpoordrainage
PeripheralPlanting
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingZones
BaumearubignosaSoftTwigrushCyperaceaeClumpingSedgegrowingto1me-tre.Uprightgreenfoliage,spreadingrhizomatoushabitforminglargedenseswardsItgrowsinephemeralswampsandalongmarginsoffreshwaterswampsinwater0-500mmdeep.Oftenfoundinlownutrientsandy,peatysoils.Ittendstogrowshorterindryephemeralswampsandtallerinpermanentwater.
FreshWaterBrackishWaterSaltWater
EdgePlanting
BaumeateretifoliaNocommonrecordednameCyperaceaeAdensefar-spreadingsedgegrow-ingto1.5mhighby5mormorewide.Vigorousgrowthspreadingbyrhizomeinswamps,scrubandpa-kihioflowfertility.Prefersverywetconditionsandplentyofspace.Idealforuseinwastewatertreat-mentandrevegetationofwetland.Requiresfullsunordappledlight.
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingZones
BolboschoenuscaldwelliiMarshClubRushCyperaceaeRhizomatoussemi-aquaticperen-nialsedge.Thestemsaretriangularinshape.Requiresdamptowetsoilsinper-manentorsemipermanentwater.Prefersfullsunorpartshade.In-habitssalt-marshes,grassywetlandsandwetdepressionsinredgumwoodland.
BolboschoenusfluviatilisTallClub-sedgeCyperaceaePerennialspreadingfromunder-groundstemswithstems1-2metreshigh.Growsinshallowwateronedgesoflakesandbillabongsandopenswamps.Fullsun.FlowersSpring-Summerwithbranchedflowerheadwithclustersof1-6spikelets,yellow-brown.
CyperuspolystachyosLeafyTwigrush,BunchySedgeAtufted,grass-likeplantwithup-rightfloweringstemsgrowingupto80cmtall.Itsrigidstems(1-3mmthick)arehairlessandtriangularincross-sectionanditsverynarrowleaves(1-4mmwide)aregrass-likeinappearanceandtuftedatthebaseoftheplant.Itsseed-headisanirregularclusterofbrownish-colouredspikessubtendedbythreetosixgreenleafybracts.
WallumWoodland
CyperusexaltatusTallFlat-sedge,GiantSedgeCyperaceaeAstouttussock-formingperennial,inshallowwaterandonbanksofstreamsandlagoonsGrows1metreto1.5metrestallandspreadsupto1metre.RequiresconsistantwaterandtoleratesInnundationandfrost.Yellow-brownflowerspikesoccur-ingingroupstoformanumbrellashapeSummertoWinter.
CarexappressaTallSedgeCyperaceaeAhardyerect,tuftedsedgeforminglargeclumpsofuprighttoarchingfinegreen,raspingfoliage.Grows1mtallx1mspread.FlowersinSpringwithrusty/brownflowersandseedheadsonstemsris-ingfromthebasalclump.Agoodplantforthemarginsofdamsandpondsasitwilltolerateperiodsinundation
CorymbiaintermediaPinkBloodwoodMyrtaceaeKOALAFOODAmediumtolargetree,20-30mhigh,withasolitarytrunkandspreadingcanopyDistribution:EastcoastofQld.andnorthernNSWBark:Tessellatedthroughout,fi-brous,lightgreytolightbrown
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingZones
EleocharissphacelataTallSpikeRushCyperaceaeThisisanaquaticnativegrowingininfreshwater-heightupto2mabovethewatersurface.Ithasup-rightorsprawlingfoliagewhichprovidesexcellentcover&nestingforwaterfowl.Itgrowsinshallowwaterupto2mdeep.Itformslargedenseswardsofgreencylindricaluprightreedsthatre-semblespikes
EleocharisdulcisWaterChestnut,SpikeRushCyperaceaeAgrass-likesedgewithtube-shaped,leaflessgreenstemsthatgrowtoabout1.5metresThewaterchestnutisactuallynotanutatall,butanaquaticvegetablethatgrowsinmarshes,underwaterinthemud.Thesmall,roundedcormshaveacrispwhitefleshandcanbeeatenraw,slightlyboiled,orgrilled,andareoftenpickledortinned.
EleocharisequisetinaCyperaceaeTuftedperennialwithslenderrhi-zomesCulmsterete,oftennotmuchcom-pressedwhendry,transverselysep-tate,to1mhigh,1–3mmdiameter.Growsinswampyareas.
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingZones
Ficinianodosa(wasIsolepisnodosa)KnobbyClubRushCyperaceaePerennial,clumping,tuftedsedge,upto1mhigh,uprighttogentlyweeping,withcreepingrhizomesanddeepgreencylindricalfoliage.Itoftenformsextensivecoloniesandisidealforcoastallandscapingasitcantakefullexpo-suretooceanwinds
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingZones
JuncuscontinuusSandRushJuncaceaeRushto1mhigh,growinginclumps.Itsfloweringstemsaregreentoyellow-green,cylindricalupto1mlongand2-4mmdiam-eterwithcontinuouspith.Anerectpointedfloralbractprojectsabovetheinflorescence.Foundatedgesofstreamsandmarshesindampsandysoils.
ImperatacylindricaBladyGrassPoaceaePlantedextensivelyforgroundcov-erandsoilstabilizationnearbeachareasandotherareassubjecttoero-sion,thisrhizomatousgrassgrowsfrom0.6mto3mtall.Theleavesareabout2cmwidenearthebaseoftheplantandnarrowtoasharppointatthetop;themarginsarefinelytoothedandareembeddedwithsharpsilicacrystals
WallumWoodland,Thrivesinareasravagedbyburning.
Hakeaactites(wasHakeagibbosa)Hakea,WallumHakeaProteaceaeShrubto2mwithstiffgrey-green,needle-likeleavesupto8cmlong,coveredinfinehairs.Small,cream-colouredflowersoccurinlooseclustersintheleafaxilsearlywin-ter,followedbyovoid,woodyseedpodsthatdonotshedtseeduntilstimulatedtodosobyenvironmen-talconditions(e.g.afterabushfire).
WetHeathorWallumwoodland,swampforestordryeucalyptforest,incoastalsandysituations
JuncuskraussiiSeaRushJuncaceaeAtough,nativeAustralianperen-nialrushgrasswithhollow,shiny,greenfoliageandaclumpinghabit.Grows0.5mto1.5mwithsimilarspread.Purplish-brownflowersareproducedonspikesfromOctobertoFebruary.Salttolerant,favoursadampenvironmentandismostoftenfoundinareassuchasswampsandbrackishestuaries
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingZones
JuncusprismatocarpusBranchingRushJuncaceaeErectrush,stemslooselytufted,usually30-60cmhigh.Numeroushollowleaves,laterallycompressed,2-5mmwide.Flowerslight-col-oured,usuallysixtotwelveinclus-ters.Thisrushgrowsinswampsandpeatbogsaswellasinwetgrasslandsandstreamsides.
JuncususitatusCommonRush,TussockRushJunacaceaeDenselytuftedrush,verycommononstreambanksandothermoistplaces.OccursnaturallythroughoutQueensland,NewSouthWalesandVictoria.Growsto1metretall,greencylin-dricalfoliage,withtonesofcopperinwintermakingitagoodaccentplant.
JuncuspolyanthemosTussockRush.GrayRushJuncaceaeAtallclumpformingrush,1-1.5m,withslendergray-greencylindricalleavesthatrisenearlyverticallybe-forearchingslightlyawayfromthecenteroftheplant.Clustersofsmallreddishbrownflowersneartheleaftipsappearinsummer.Quiteadaptable,growinginshallowwater,alongthewater’sedgeoruponthedrylandinfullsuntopartshade
LeptospermumpolygalifoliumTantoon;yellowteatreeMyrtaceaeAshrub,0.5to3metresinheight.Itishardyandcanbereliedontopro-duceagooddisplayofflowerseachyearinspring.ItnaturallyextendsalongtheeastcoastfromCapeYork,QueenslandtothesouthcoastofNewSouthWales.Itusuallygrowsinsandysoiloronsandstonerocks.
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingZones
LepironiaarticulataGreyRushCyperaceaefoundgrowinginandnexttowa-terholeswithinacoupleofhundredkilometresofthecoastsofNSWandpartsoftheQLDandNTcoasts.Theroundgreystemsarelong,upto2metrestall.Theirheightandgreycolourmakesthemstandoutfromotherfreshwaterplants.Theflowerspikeis1-3cmlongandgrowsnearthetipofthestem.
MelaleucaviminalispreviouslyCallistemonviminalisWeepingBottlebrushMyrtaceaeWeepingshruborsmalltreegrow-ingupto8metresinheightwithpendentbranches.Thebrightredflowerspikes,whichare4to10cminlengthandabout3to6cmindiameteroccurbetweenspringandsummer.
MelaleucaquinquenerviaBroad-leavedPaperbarkMyrtaceaeGrowsto25metres.Mostcommonofthenative‘paperbarks’.Ithasflatleatherygreenleavesandshortbottlebrushflowerspikesthatarecream-whiteincolour.Thebarkisalightcreamtogreycolourandhasamultilayeredpaperyhabitwhichallowsittobepeeledoffinsheets.Sandyorgravellyareaswheregroundwaterisclosetothesurface.
MelaleucathymifoliaThymeHoney-myrtleMyrtaceaeAfragrantshrubusuallyseenaround1metrehighwithcorkybarkandslenderwirystems.Itisfoundincoastalareas,ofteninheathland,woodlandandswampyedges,growingonsandstoneorclaybasedsoils.Thisplantisoftennoticedinspring,withattractivepurpleflowers.
PhilydrumlanuginosumWoollyFrogmouthPhilydraceaeClumpingplantwithlimegreensoftspongy,uprightfoliage,developingreddishtoneswithageandcoolertemperatures.Growsto700mmwithaspreadof600mm,alongthemarginsoffreshwatercreeks,riv-ers,dams,lagoonsandboggyareas.Thecommonnameisbasedontheflower’sresemblancetoanopenfrog’smouth.
PersicariadecipiensSlenderKnotweedPolygonaceaeSparinglybranched,slenderstemsto60cmlong.Thestemsspreadalongthegroundandrootatthebasethengraduallyslopeupwards.Leavesareshortlystalkedandarelance-shapedwithlong,pointedtipsThisgenushasadistinctivecharac-teristicofsheathingoutgrowthsatthebaseoftheleafstalk.
PersicariaattenuataWhiteSmartweedPolygonaceaeThisisarobusthairyrhizomatousherbthatgrowsupto2minheight,withbranchedstems.Thesestemscreepfromthebaseandrootatthenodes,becominghollowastheyage.Itgrowsinandbesidewater,andoftenformslargepatcheswithlongfloatingstemsthatrootatthelowestnodes
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingZones
PhragmitesaustralisSwampSedge,CommonReedPoaceaeFastgrowingcane-likegrassgrow-ing1-3metrestall.Normallyfoundalongmarginsofsalineandbrackishwaterlagoons,lakes,riversandestuaries.Flowersareopenslightlynoddingordroopingpanicle,browntopur-plishincolour
SchoenoplectusvalidusRiverClubRushCyperaceaeAtall,upright,aquaticnativeAus-traliangrasswithblue-greenfoli-age.ReddishbrownflowerheadsareproducedinSummerandAutumnonspikes.Semi-aquaticandoftenusedinwetlands.Usefulforerosioncontrolofstreambanks.Suitedtoharshenvironments.Provideshabitatforwaterbirdsandotherwildlife.
SchoenoplectusmucronatusBogbulrushCyperaceaeAclumpformingmacrophytewithlime/greentriangularfoliagethatgrows1mtallclumpingto500-600ml.Itgrowsinmoistandwetterrestrialhabitat,andinshallowwater.DuringSummeritflowerswithaclusterofseedheadsnearthetopoftherush.
SporobulusvirginicusMarineCouch,Sandcouch,saltwatercouchPoaceaeAspreadingperennialtussockgrassfrom10to50centimetresinheight.Itsflowersaregreenorpurple.ItreproducesasexuallybyuseofbothstolonsandrhizomesGrowsonbeachdunes,tidalflats,saltmarshes.Ittoleratessalinityandhastheabilitytostabilizesea-shores.
SchoenoplectuslittoralisBulrushCyperaceaeTall,rhizomatousperennial.Growsincoastallakesandopenswamps(infreshorbrackishwater).Flowersspring-summer.
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
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ThemedatriandraPreviouslycalledThemedaaustralisKangarooGrassPoaceaeItisoneofthemostrecognizablemembersofthegrassfamily(Poace-ae)inAustralia.Atuftedperennialthatcangrowto1.5mtalland0.5macross.Itsleavesare10-50cmlongand2-5mmwide,greentogreydryingtoanorangebrowninsummer.ThefloweringperiodisfromDecembertoFebruary.
TriglochinstriataStreakedArrow-grassJuncaginaceaeAslendertuftingperennialherbwithsmallrhizonesandstemsupto25cminheight.Naturallyoccursinsaltmarsh,swampandriparianscrub.Nativewetlandplantwithslenderleavesto20cmlong.Growsinshallowwatersandisalsosalttolerant.Usefulstabilisingspecies.Willgrowinpartshadetofullsun.Frosttolerant.
ZoysiamacranthaPricklyCouchPoaceaeArunninggrassthatspreadslikeamattocoverlargeareas.Flowersinsmallwhiteflowerssummer.Asandandsoilstabiliserondunesandthemarginsofsaltswamps.
TypicalWetlandSpecies Description
PlantingKeyGrassesGNPproduceavarietyofnativegrassesforrevegetationandsoft-workslandscaping.Theyareanintegralpartofmostrehabilita-tionandlandscapedesign.Theydoprovidemanyuses,including-• Faunahabitats• Weedsuppression• Aestheticqualities• Environmentalhardiness• Lowmaintenance• Erosioncontrol• Symbioticrelationships
GNPproducesmanyvarietiestosuityourrevegetationandlandscaperequirements,pleaserefertoourattachedlistforsuitability.
Grasses/TuftingSpecies
Baloskionpallens(wasRestioPallens)LakePoonasedge,PaleCordRushRestionaceaeEvergreenclumpingperennialna-tiveto1m.Foliage-Darkgreen,cylindricalstemsshootingfromthebase.Olderstemsegmentsturnfromgreentoascarletred.mallreddishbrownflowersattheendofthestemsinearlyspring.Canbeplantedinthegroundorinthewater.
Baloskiontetraphyllum(wasRestiotetraphyllum)TasselCordRushRestionaceaeSoftfoliagedclumpformingrushto5’.Flowerspikesre-browninspring&summer.Makesanexcellentcutflower.Snow&frosthardy.Willtolerateshadeandprefersacoolwetposition.Willgrowinshallowwa-ter.Goodcontainerplant.Weoc-cassionallygrowthisplantgenerallyjusthaveitavailableinseedform.
TypicalStrapLeafSpecies Description
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CarexappressaTallSedgeCyperaceaeAhardyerect,tuftedsedgeforminglargeclumpsofuprighttoarchingfinegreen,raspingfoliage.Grows1mtallx1mspread.FlowersinSpringwithrusty/brownflowersandseedheadsonstemsris-ingfromthebasalclump.Agoodplantforthemarginsofdamsandpondsasitwilltolerateperiodsinundation
AristidaqueenslandicaWiregrass,KeroseneorThreeawnGrassPoaceaeSlendertussock-formingperennialto1.1mhigh;culmswiry,simpletofastigiatelybranched,lowerinter-nodesdelicatelyhirsute.Usuallygrowsonshallowsoilsonsandstonehills.Aristidaisdistinguishedbyhavingthreeawns(bristles)oneachlemmaofeachfloret
DianellabrevipedunculataFlaxLilyPhormiaceaeRichgreenstrappyleavesonaclumpingplantproducingpurpleandyellowflowersbeforebearingsmallfruit.Prefersafullsuntopartshadeposition.Heightto0.5mtall.Grownbothforthefoliageandtheattractivepurpleberries,Dianellabrevipedunculataisfoundexten-sivelyonNorthernNSWandSouthEastQLD.
DianellacaeruleaBlueFlaxLilyPhormiaceaeClumpingplantoferectstraplikeleavestoabout1metre.Cantoler-atedampconditions(prefersdry),widespreadnativefoundinmanypartsofAustralia.Growsinfullsunandwelldrainedsoiluptoaheightof1mandawidthof2.5m.Bearsbluestarlikeflowerswithyel-lowanthersinSpringfollowedbyblueberries.Frostresistant.
DianellacongestaBeachFlaxLilyPhormiaceaeGrowing50cmto1m,thishardyflaxlillyhasshinybrightbluebunchesoffruit.Theplantcanservemanypurposes.Itisgoodforbind-ingsandandreducingsoilerosion.Aboriginesusedthesilkystrongleaffibretomakestringandbaskets.Thefruitisusedforbluedyeandisalsoedible.ItisinflowerfromMaytoJuly
Seacoastdunes
DianellalongifoliaPaleFlax-lilyPhormiaceaeAhardy,evergreenperennialwithclumping,strap-like,archingfoliagegrowingto80cm.Delicatebrightbluetopurpleflow-ersappearinSpringtoSummer,followedbydarkblueberries.Flow-ersgrowonstemsthatsitabovethefoliage.Widelyusedinrevegetationwork.
TypicalGrassSpecies Description
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CarexfascicularisTasselSedgeCyperaceaeAnattractive,densenativesedgegrasswithatuftinghabit..Brown-yellowflowerheadsonspikesareproducedfromOctobertoApril.Growsupto1mtallx1mspread.Limegreenarchingfoliageisgener-allysoftertotouchthatCarexap-pressa.Itgrowsonthecoastalandinlandareasontheedgeoffreshandbrackishwaterto100mmdeep.
TypicalGrassSpecies Description
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CarexgaudichaudianaTeaTreeSwampSedgeCyperaceaeLooselytuftedsedgespreadingfromlongundergroundstems.Canformextensivemats.Leavesbluish-green,2-4mmwide,marginsrough,longerthanfloweringstems.Growspermanentlymoisttowetsoilorshallowwaterinswamps,slow-movingstreamsandfreshwaterto30cmdeep.Fullsun,semishade.
CymbopogonbombycinusCitronellagrass,SilkyoilgrassPoaceaeAnerectgrassupto1mtall.Itsnarrowleavesarerigidandflatwithprominentmembranousoutgrowthsatthejunctionoftheleafsheathandblade.Thefloweringtopsresemblemassesofsilk.Thebasesofstemsarehighlyaromatic.Habitat-widespread,particularlyinthemoretropicalregionsofAus-tralia.
CymbopogonrefractusBarbedWireGrassPoaceaeTufted,erectperennialto1.5m.Stemssmooth,hairless,rigid,branchingatpurplenodes.Theleavesgiveoffaspicy,lemon-gingersmellwhencrushed.Commonnamegivenbecausetheseedlookslikeapieceofbarbedwire.Flowersfromspringtoautumnandgrowsonmostpoorsoiltypes.
TypicalGrassSpecies Description
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SchoenusbrevifoliusSpikeySedge,ZigZagBogRushCyperaceaeAnerectevergreensedgeupto70cmhighindenseerectclumpsthatgrowsinswampsanddampheathincoastalareas.FlowersDecember-MarchwithCy-lindrical,pointed,brownspikeletsinanerectpaniclewithadistinctlyzigzagrachis.
SpinifexsericeusBeachSpinifexPoaceaeBeachSpinifexisadistinctive,coastalgrassthatisclumpforming.Ithasstrongrunnersthatrunun-deroroverthesand.Thethingrassbladeshavesilkyhairs,areagreyishorsilverygreenandarelongandtapered.Ithasseparatemaleandfemaleflowersthatappeardifferently.TheflowersappearinAugust–October.
PoalabillardieriiCommonTussockGrassPoaceaeAdenseperennialtussockgrasswithlong,slender,soft,greyish-greenorblue-greenleavesinaweepinghabit.Dependingonas-pectandsoil,Poalabillardierigrowsfrom30to80cmtall.Delicateplumelikeflowerheadsinspringtosummerextendabovethefoliageupto1.2metres.Thisisaverygracefulattractivegrass.
LomandralongifoliaSpiny-headMat-rush,BasketGrassLomandraceaeThisstrappyleafplantisoftenusedonroadsideplantingsinduetoitshighlevelofdroughttolerance.AlsooneofthebestriverorcreekbankstabilisersavailableGrowsto0.8mtallandisfastgrow-ing,veryhardyandlonglived.Willgrowinfullsunorpartshadeinmostsoilconditions.
TypicalGrassSpecies Description
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DianellarevolutaBlueberrylily,Blueflax-lilyPhormiaceaeThisnativespeciesiswidelydistrib-utedwithinAustraliaandgrowsinextremelyvariableconditions,pre-dominantlyinsclerophyll,wood-landandmalleeforests.D.revolutagrowstoabout1minheightandhasadiameterofupto1.5m.Itisdroughtandfrostresistant
DichanthiumsericeumQueenslandBluegrassPoaceaeAnuprighttussockwithbluishgreyleavestoabout30cm.Theflower-headsemergeabovethefoliagetoapprox50cminsummer.Ithasawidedistributionthrough-outQueensland,N.S.W.,Victoria,S.AandN.T.
LomandraconfertifoliaMat-rushLomandraceaeAttractivedensegrass-likefoliagewithabrightlimegreencolourandgrowsto70cmwideandupto50cmtall.Small,hiddencreamtoyellowflowerspikesinspringtoearlysum-mer.Hardynativeplant,tolerantofdryconditions.Canbeusedasaborderplantinanativegardenormassplantingforlargescalegrass-likeeffect.
LomandrahystrixGreenmatrushLomandraceaeArobustmatrushfoundnearorincreeksonsandysoilsandriverstones,northofTareeNSW.Canformclumpsupto2mhigh.Ausefulplantforrevegetationanderosioncontrol.Clingsontenaciouslyinpoorsoils,despitesometimeshavingrootsexposed.
TypicalGrassSpecies Description
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ZoysiamacranthaPricklyCouchPoaceaeArunninggrassthatspreadslikeamattocoverlargeareas.Flowersinsmallwhiteflowerssummer.Asandandsoilstabiliserondunesandthemarginsofsaltswamps.
ThemedatriandraPreviouslycalledThemedaaustralisKangarooGrassPoaceaeItisoneofthemostrecognizablemembersofthegrassfamily(Poace-ae)inAustralia.Atuftedperennialthatcangrowto1.5mtalland0.5macross.Itsleavesare10-50cmlongand2-5mmwide,greentogreydryingtoanorangebrowninsummer.ThefloweringperiodisfromDecembertoFebruary.
SporobolusvirginicusMarineCouch,Sandcouch,saltwa-tercouchPoaceaeCreepingrhizomatousorstolonifer-ousperennialgrowingto70cmtall.TidalWetland,Allelevationsbutdominatesuppertidalzone.
Dianellacaerulea‘DCMP01’LittleJessPBRBest-sellingDianellawithalmostadecadeofprovenperformanceDwarf,clumpinggrowthhabitVeryshortcompactcanesthatwillnotfalloverlikethecanesoncom-monDianellacaerulea.Lowmain-tenance.GreatforbordersormassplantingsExcellenthumidityanddroughttol-eranceandgoodcoldtolerance.Producesmassesofpurpleflowers
Lomandrahystrix‘LHBYF’KatieBellesPBRKatieBellesLomandraisahighlyversatileplantandperformsinbothwetanddryconditions.MassesofflowersfromSeptembertoNovem-beryearafteryear,sometimesre-peatfloweringinautumn.Size:1.5m-1.8mhighx1.2m-1.5mwideStunninghighlyperfumedflowersErosioncontrolplant
Lomandrafluviatilis‘ABU7’SharaPBRSharaisafineleafLomandrawithslightlybluegreytones.ItismorecompactthanthecommonLoman-drafluviatilis.Itflowersmorethanmostformsandtheysitwellabovethefoliage.Itgrowsto45-55cmhighx50cmwide.
Pennisetumalopecuroides‘PA300’NafrayPBRNafray®Pennisetumisanativegrassthathasafinertexture,ismoredroughttolerant,morecompactandhasbetterwintercolourthanthecommonform.It’sshowy,featheryflowerplumesappearfromsummertoautumn.60cmhighx60cmwide.Massplantingsforborders,rockeriesandroadsides.Toleratesfrost,droughtandhumidity.
OzbreedGrassSpecies Description
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Native FernsGNP work closely with Heatons Fern Nursery at Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, to produce over 35 Queensland Native ferns. All of these species are grown from spore, some taking more than 6 months to produce. The spore is grown in a controlled envi-ronment at a constant temperature of 24 degrees Celsius. Ferns have many uses in our modern landscape and include-• Revegetation• Softlandscapeworks• Accentplantings• GreenwallsFerns are much hardier than they are given credit with many varieties tolerating full sun. There is a trend in resurgence of interest in the use of ferns in Queensland, possibly due to their increased availability, variety and the greenwall resurgence. Please refer to our production list for suitability and range.
AcrostichumspeciosumMangroveFernCoarseshinyleaffern,growsincoastaldistricts.Cangrowinwell-wateredgardenposition.Size50to200cmTemperatureRangeTropical,Sub-tropical.
AdiantumaethiopicumArichgreenfernwithnumerousfronds.Itwillgrowinsunwithsufficientmoistureandisbestsuitedtoout-doorconditions.SizeGrowstoabout50cm
AdiantumformosumAlargetoughhandsomefernnativetotheeastcostofAustraliaandNewZealand.ItcanbeknownastheGiantmaidenhairortheBlackStemMaidenhairwithdarkgreenfoliageinatriangularoutline.Cangrowintropicaltosub-tropicalconditions.Size:Itgrowstoabout120cmTemperatureRange:needstropicaltemperatures
NativeFernSpecies Description
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Adiantumhispidulum(Roughmaidenhairfern)Thishardyfernwillgrowstronglyevenifitisneglected.Itsyoungpinkorredfrondsgrowintostrikinggreenones.SizeGrowstoabout55cm
TemperatureRangesubtropicaltemperaturesarebest
Aspleniumaustralasicum(BirdsNestFern)AnAustraliannativefoundintropi-calandtemperaterainforest.Itisalargenest-formingspecieswithlongbroadsimplefrondsandgrowsasanepiphyteonrainforesttreesoramongrocksindrierforest.Verypopularfernforpots,shadehouseorgarden.Plantinfilteredsunlight.Keepmoist,butnotwet.SizeGrowsto1.2mhighx1.2mwide.TemperatureRange10-42oC
AspleniumharmaniiAspleniumharmaniiisabirdsnestfern,relatedtothecommonculti-vatedA.australasicum.A.harmaniiisdistinguishedbythetaperingofitslowerfrondanditisonlyfoundneartheQueensland/NSWborder.Thisfernmakesanattractivegardenplant.Shadefromdirectsunlightandkeepmoist
BlechnumcamfieldiiVeryattractivespecies,foundinlowlyingswampysitesnearthesea.Newfrondsarearebronze-pinkcol-ourandusually50–100cmlong
BlechnumcartilagineumGristleFernAverytoughandhardyfernfromAustraliagrowinginawiderangeofhabitats.Ithasbronze-rednewfronds.Growingupto150cmhighandhandlingmoresunthanmostfernsthisplantmakesanexcellentlandscapefern.
NativeFernSpecies Description
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BlechnumindicumBlechnumindicumortheswampwaterfernisoftenseengrowingonsandysoilsinswampyareas.frondsto1mlength
BlechnumnudumFishboneWaterFernAhardyuprightfernfromAustraliaandAfricagrowingto80cmhighinandbesideshelteredwaterwaysinTemperatetoTropicalconditions
BlechnumorientaleAlargeAustraliantropicalfernwitharchingfronds.Excellenttubplant.Needsgoodlight.Ahandsomespeciesthatiscommonalongroadcuttingsinrainforestandextendingintodrierareas.Thefrondshaveanattractiveweepinghabit,oftencon-fusedwithBlechnumcartilagineum.SizeGrowsto0.8mhighx1.2mwideTemperatureRange8oCto40oC
BlechnumpatersoniiThisfernhaslongoftenhangingfrondsthatareapinkish-bronzecolourwhennew.Needsalotofwaterandashadyposition.
NativeFernSpecies Description
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CalochlaemadubiaCalochlaenadubia,common-lyknownassoftbracken,falsebracken,commongroundfernorrainbowfern,isasmallAustralianferninthetreefernfamilyDickso-niaceae.Itisverycommonwithinitsrange,andoftenseengrowingundereucalyptusforest,oftenonthepoorerqualitysoils.Itisaneasyplanttogrowinthegarden.Thefrondsanywherefrom0.4to1.5minheight
CheilanthesdistansCheilanthesdistansisaspeciesoflipfernknownbythecommonnameBristlyCloakFern.Ithasawoollyappearancewithsmallwhitehairsonthetopsideofthefronds,andarustybrownunderneath
CyatheaaustralisCyatheaaustralis,alsoknownastheRoughTreeFern,isaspeciesoftreefernnativetosoutheasternQueens-land,NewSouthWalesandsouth-ernVictoriaandTasmania.Themassiveerecttrunkisusuallyupto12mtall.Frondsarebi-ortripinnateandmayreach4minlength,occasionally6m.Theseformadistinctivecrownthatisdarkgreenaboveandlightergreenbelow
CyatheacooperiiCommonTreeFernHandsometreefernforgardengrowingorferneryculture.Canbeusedforindoordecorationifcare-fulofheatingandair-conditioning.Keepwellwatered.AustralianNa-tive.Growsto5mhighx2mwideTemp0degCto40degC
NativeFernSpecies Description
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DavalliapyxidataAustralianhare’s-footAneasygrowingfernto80cminthetropicaltotemperateclimates,withleatherydarkgreenfronds.Theyoungorsterilefrondsareoftencourserwiththefertilefrondsbeingfine.
Doodiaaspera
Doodiacaudata
DoodiamediaDoodiamediaAhardyvarietyproducingpinkish-rednewfronds.NativetoAustralia.Suitableforbush-houseorshadedgardenposition.Keepmoistandfertilisemonthlyduringthegrow-ingseason.Growsto0.4mhighx0.4mwideTemp0degCto40degC
NativeFernSpecies Description
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Drynariarigidula
Lastreopsismarginans
Lygodiummicrophyllum
MicrosorumdiversifoliumKangarooFernStrikingfernwithleathery,darkgreenfronds.Canbegrowningroundorinpotsorontreesinhumidsituations..Size10to60cmTemperatureRangeSubtropical
NativeFernSpecies Description
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Microsorumpunctatum
Pellaeafalcata
PlatyceriumbifurcatumNetherlandsElkhornAttractiveplantforgrowinginpots,wirehangingbasketsorfixedtobackingsortreesinshadedposi-tions.Keepwellwateredduringhotweather.AustralianNative.SizeGrowsto1.4mhighx1.2mwideTemperatureRange2oCto40oC
PlatyceriumsuperbumStaghornProbablythemostpopularAustralianativefernforadramaticeffectinashadedposition.Feedwithleafmouldandwaterfrequently.SizeGrowsto1.6mhighx1.6mwideTemperatureRange1oCto40oC
NativeFernSpecies Description
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PlatyceriumveitchiiPlatyceriumveitchii,oneofthemostinterestingPlatycerium,be-causeitisasemi-desertspecies.,isnativetothestateofQueensland,Australia,andtosomeoffshoreislands
PterisensiformisPterisensiformis,thesilverlacefern,swordbrakefern,orslenderbrakefern,isaplantspeciesinthegenusPteridoideaesubfamilyofthePteridaceae.
PterisumbrosaPterisumbrosaisafernfromeast-ernAustralia.ThehabitatoftheJungleBrakeisrainforestwhereitcanformlargecoloniesinshadedmoistsituations.[Averyhardyfernthatlikesdenseshade.Likesplentyofmoistureandprefersawelldrainedsoil.
PterisvittataPterisvittata,commonlyknownvariouslyastheChinesebrake,Chineseladderbrake,orsimplyladderbrake,isafernspeciesinthePteridoideaesubfamilyofthePteri-daceae.Pterisvittataisoftenassociatedwithlimestonehabitats.Itmaybeseengrowingonconcretestructuresandcracks,inbuildingsinthecentralbusinessdistrictandsuburbs.
NativeFernSpecies Description
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Pyrrosialongifolia
RumohraadiantiformisLeatherFernAfernsuitableforbush-houseorshadeposition.Itisparticularlysuitabletotemperateregionsandisfrosttolerant.Knownworld-wideforitscutfoliage.Slender,scaly,long,creepingrhizomeswithleath-eryfronds.Veryhardyandeasytogrowinmostsituations.Growsto0.8mhighx0.8mwideTemp-1degCto40degC
Tectariadevexa
Rare&ThreatenedSpeciesManybotanical/ecologicalsurveysfornewdevelopmentsoftenhaveRareandThreatenedorEndangeredspeciesidentifiedonsite.Theseverityofendangerment,usuallydeterminesthecourseofactionrequiredtobeundertakenbythedeveloper.GNPhasaspecialisedpropagationfacilityandhassuccessfullypropagatedmanyofthesespeciesforrehabilitationofprojectsthatrequirecollection,datacollationandproductiontovariousgovernmentrequirements.Speciesthatwehaveexperiencewithbutnotlimitedtoare-
Acacia attenuata
Acacia baueri
Acronychia littoralis
Allocasuarina emuina
Bertya sharpeana
Boronia rivularis
Pararistolochia praevenosa