Evergreen · Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature size: 3m–5m high × 2m–3m wide
Most loved for its fragrant white flowers in summer and glossy evergreen foliage.
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Height guide & disclaimer
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Randia fitzalanii, also listed as Atractocarpus fitzalanii, is the Native Gardenia, an evergreen Australian rainforest tree with a dense rounded crown of broad glossy dark green leaves. Cream flowers carrying the same heavy perfume as a true gardenia appear in spring and summer, followed by round orange fruit.
Full sun to part shade suits it, in fertile, well drained soil kept reasonably moist. It is at home in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate coastal gardens, growing 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Young plants are frost sensitive, so give them shelter in cooler districts until they are well established.
It is used as a feature tree, a clipped screen, or a fragrant addition to a native planting. It takes to pots near entries and courtyards where the scent carries. Councils and developers specify it for civic planting because the crown holds its shape with almost no pruning.
About Native Gardenia
Randia fitzalanii, also listed as Atractocarpus fitzalanii, is an Australian rainforest tree from northern Queensland. It carries broad glossy dark green leaves in a dense rounded crown and produces cream, heavily perfumed flowers much like a true gardenia, followed by round orange fruit that birds take readily.
In cultivation it typically reaches 3 to 6 metres tall with a spread of 2 to 3 metres, which makes it manageable in a suburban backyard as well as in a larger landscape. The crown is naturally rounded and upright, so it holds a tidy shape without much intervention from you.
Flowering runs through spring and summer, roughly September to February, with the heaviest flush in the warmer months. The cream flowers are strongly perfumed, particularly in the evening, and are followed by orange fruit that ripens over the following months. Warmth and reliable moisture bring on the best flowering.
It grows well in full sun to part shade. Full sun gives the densest crown and the heaviest flowering, while part shade suits hotter inland positions and produces a slightly more open habit with larger, darker leaves. Protection from strong drying wind helps the foliage stay glossy and unmarked.
Only marginally. It comes from subtropical and tropical rainforest, so young plants are damaged by frost and mature trees tolerate no more than a light touch of it. In cool districts plant it in a sheltered, north facing spot, under an existing canopy, or grow it in a pot that can be moved.
For a dense informal screen, space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter formal hedge, plant at 80 centimetres. As a feature tree allow 3 to 4 metres so the canopy can develop fully, or 3 metres apart for an even avenue along a driveway or entry road.
Plant in fertile, well drained soil, water regularly through the first two summers and mulch to hold moisture. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser suited to natives. Prune lightly straight after flowering to keep the crown dense. Established trees need little beyond occasional watering in dry spells.
| Mature height | 3m to 5m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 2m to 3m |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Growth per year | 0.5m to 1m per year |
| Frost | Frost Sensitive |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Dense · Rounded · Upright |
| Uses | Feature Tree · Screening or Privacy · Council or Civic Landscapes |
| Rootball width & depth | View dimensions → |
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia works in an:
Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 3m to 5m
Mature Width: 2m to 3m
Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is expected to grow 0.5m to 1m per year.
They are considered to have a:
Is Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia frost tolerant?
Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Randia fitzalanii produces highly fragrant, creamy-white flowers through the warmer months, typically from spring to early autumn. These star-shaped blooms stand out beautifully against the glossy green foliage and give the plant strong ornamental value both in gardens and as a feature shrub.
Does Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia flower?
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Cream
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Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is Native to Native to tropical rainforests of northern Queensland, from Cape York Peninsula through Townsville.
Its fragrant flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, while the dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter for small birds. The fruit that follows is also used by wildlife, making Randia fitzalanii an excellent biodiversity-supporting shrub for subtropical and tropical gardens.
Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia will thrive best in:
Randia fitzalanii performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate lighter sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and fertility. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can reduce vigour and flowering. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.
Is Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it requires regular watering to establish properly. Once established, Native Gardenia develops moderate drought tolerance and maintains fresh, glossy foliage through warm, dry periods when planted in well-drained soil. Occasional supplementary watering during extended heat helps preserve flower production and overall vigour.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference. Container dimensions can vary by supplier and batch.
* Heights are approximate and vary between individual trees.
1m - 1.2m Approx.
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1.5m - 2m Approx.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum...
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
$21.95
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum...
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' carries small shimmering silver-green leaves on near-black stems, giving a light airy screen that moves in the wind rather than reading as a solid green wall. It is one of the most widely specified screening plants in Australian landscape design for exactly that reason....
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' carries small shimmering silver-green leaves on near-black stems, giving a light airy screen that moves in the wind rather than reading as a solid green wall. It is one of the most widely specified screening plants in Australian landscape design for exactly that reason.
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall but only 1.5 to 2 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, which makes it a genuine solution for narrow beds along fence lines and between buildings where height is needed but width is not available. Small cream flowers appear in spring and are lightly fragrant.
'Silver Sheen' grows in full sun to part shade and tolerates light to moderate frost once established, performing from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, Melbourne, Gippsland and Adelaide. It clips well, holds density under regular trimming, and is equally effective as a formal hedge or a loose screen.
About Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and only 1.5 to 2 metres wide, which makes it one of the best options for narrow screening where a tall hedge is needed in a shallow bed.
It grows at 30 to 60 centimetres per year once established, reaching a usable screening height within three to four years with regular water and feeding.
It naturally holds to 1.5 to 2 metres wide and can be trimmed to under a metre with regular clipping, which is why it is so often used in tight side-boundary positions.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Closer spacing fills in faster but needs more trimming.
'Silver Sheen' handles light to moderate frost once established. Young plants benefit from protection through their first winter in colder inland districts.
Yes. It performs in full sun through to part shade. In shadier positions growth is slightly more open, which suits a softer informal screen.
It performs from subtropical Queensland through Northern NSW, Sydney, the South Coast and tablelands, Melbourne and surrounds, the Western District, Gippsland and Adelaide.
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Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls are pre-clipped formal evergreen specimens, available in three mature sizes and ready to place. The tight, fine, dark green foliage holds a precise rounded form year-round and gives the classic formal topiary look that no other Buxus replicates. As one of our...
Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls are pre-clipped formal evergreen specimens, available in three mature sizes and ready to place. The tight, fine, dark green foliage holds a precise rounded form year-round and gives the classic formal topiary look that no other Buxus replicates. As one of our most consistently strong-selling products, our English Box topiary balls are well-shaped, well-rooted, and arrive in proportion to the pot size.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate climates and is slow growing at around 15 to 25 cm per year in good conditions, which is exactly why it holds sharp formal shapes so well. It thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loamy soil, and is frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and excellent in containers. Two light clips per year, in spring and again in late summer, keep the ball form crisp.
Use them flanking entrances, lining formal pathways, anchoring symmetrical garden beds, defining parterre and knot gardens, and in pairs in classic urns and decorative pots at front doors. Buxus sempervirens is the original topiary plant and remains the benchmark for traditional and contemporary formal design, with a level of finesse and density that fast-growing alternatives cannot replicate.
About Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls
Our English Box topiary balls arrive pre-clipped and ready to place at the size you order. The 30cm/33cm pots have ball diameters of approximately 30 to 45 cm, the 40cm/45L pots have ball diameters of 40 to 55 cm, and the 50cm/75L pots have ball diameters of 50 to 70 cm. They are well-rooted and in proportion to the pot.
English Box is slow-growing, adding approximately 15 to 25 cm per year once established in good conditions. This slow growth rate is one of the reasons it holds sharp formal shapes so well, and why mature pre-clipped specimens command a premium over seedling-grown stock.
English Box (Buxus sempervirens) has the smallest, finest leaves and the tightest formal texture, ideal for traditional parterres and clipped balls. Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla japonica) has slightly larger leaves, grows faster, and handles heat better. Shaggy Box (Buxus bodinieri) has soft, rounded leaves, much better blight resistance, and is the best choice for humid subtropical climates where English Box can struggle.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate regions including Victoria, the ACT, the NSW Southern Highlands and Central Tablelands, Tasmania, and the elevated parts of South Australia and Western Australia. In humid coastal or hot subtropical regions, consider Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box or Japanese Box instead for better long-term performance.
Lightly clip in spring and again in late summer or early autumn to maintain the ball shape. Avoid pruning in the heat of summer or during frost periods. Use sharp shears for the cleanest formal finish, and step back regularly to check the symmetry of the form.
Yes. English Box is the classic potted topiary plant and pre-clipped balls look particularly striking in pairs at entrances and on terraces. Use a minimum 30L pot for the 30cm/33cm size and scale up from there, with a quality potting mix and a slow-release fertiliser applied twice yearly.
English Box can be affected by box blight, particularly in humid conditions where foliage stays wet. To reduce risk, ensure good air circulation around each plant, avoid overhead watering, and prune to maintain airflow through the canopy. In high-humidity regions, Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box is a more disease-resistant alternative.
Tristaniopsis laurina, the Water Gum, is a small to medium-sized Australian native valued for its compact form, glossy foliage, and attractive bark. The smooth bark sheds in patches in shades of grey, cream and orange, creating genuine year-round interest. Water Gum grows to 7-12 metres tall and 4-7...
Tristaniopsis laurina, the Water Gum, is a small to medium-sized Australian native valued for its compact form, glossy foliage, and attractive bark. The smooth bark sheds in patches in shades of grey, cream and orange, creating genuine year-round interest.
Water Gum grows to 7-12 metres tall and 4-7 metres wide, with glossy lance-shaped leaves arranged densely along the branches to form a neat rounded canopy. Its manageable size, tidy form, and non-invasive roots make it a reliable choice for feature planting, street and avenue use, parks, and civic landscapes. Clusters of nectar-rich yellow star-shaped flowers appear in summer.
Water Gum grows at a moderate rate and is well adapted to a wide range of soils, including those prone to occasional wetness. It is evergreen, hardy, and tolerant of light frost once established, performing best in full sun to part shade with only occasional pruning to shape when young. The flowers attract birds, bees, and other pollinators.
About Tristaniopsis laurina Water Gum
Tristaniopsis laurina grows to 7-12 metres tall and 4-7 metres wide with a dense rounded canopy, though it is often smaller in cultivation.
Water Gum has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Yes. Tristaniopsis laurina is native to eastern Australia, naturally found along watercourses and rivers from QLD through to VIC.
Water Gum produces clusters of fragrant yellow flowers in late spring and summer, typically November to January, attracting native bees and pollinators.
Yes. Water Gum is widely used by Australian councils as a street tree thanks to its tidy form, non-invasive roots, glossy foliage, and tolerance of urban conditions.
Water Gum has attractive smooth bark that sheds in patches to reveal fresh cream, grey and tan tones beneath, adding year-round interest.
Water Gum thrives across NSW, QLD, VIC and SA, tolerating coastal exposure, urban pollution, and a wide range of soils once established.
Syzygium australe, the brush cherry or lilly pilly, is a fast growing evergreen Australian native, seen as a large shrub or a small tree depending on how it is trained. The glossy foliage is dense to the ground and coppery red when new, and creamy white flowers give...
Syzygium australe, the brush cherry or lilly pilly, is a fast growing evergreen Australian native, seen as a large shrub or a small tree depending on how it is trained. The glossy foliage is dense to the ground and coppery red when new, and creamy white flowers give way to pink to dark red edible berries.
It reaches 6 to 10 metres pruned and up to 12 metres unpruned, spreading 3 to 5 metres, and puts on 50 to 80 centimetres a year. Full sun to part shade both suit it. Enriched, well drained soil is ideal, and established plants take coastal exposure, light frost and moderate drought.
Most buyers use it as a tall hedge or privacy screen, though it makes a fine shade tree if allowed to run. It clips hard into formal shapes and recovers quickly, which suits urban gardens and commercial landscapes where a screen must stay in bounds. Flowers and berries add wildlife value at no extra work.
About Brush Cherry
Syzygium australe is a rainforest species from the east coast of Australia, ranging from southern Queensland through to eastern Victoria. In the wild it grows as a tree along creek lines and rainforest margins. In gardens it is most often kept as a hedge, since it responds to clipping better than almost any other native.
Left unpruned it can reach 12 metres, and it typically sits between 6 and 10 metres when pruned, with a spread of 3 to 5 metres. As a clipped hedge it will hold at any height between about 1.5 and 5 metres. Judge the site on width as much as height, because the canopy is broad.
It grows 50 to 80 centimetres a year, which is moderate to fast, and it is one of the quicker ways to get a tall screen. Growth is strongest in warm humid conditions with regular water. A hedge planted from advanced stock will usually close up within two seasons if kept watered and trimmed.
Yes. The pink to dark red fruit is edible, with a crisp texture and a tart, faintly spicy flavour. It is more commonly used for jams, jellies and cordials than eaten in quantity fresh. Fruit forms in summer and autumn after flowering, and birds usually take most of it before anyone gets around to picking.
It tolerates light frost once established and copes with moderate dry periods, though it is not a plant for hot arid inland gardens without irrigation. Young plants are more sensitive on both counts and need protection through their first winter in cold districts. Consistent moisture produces the dense foliage that makes a good screen.
For a dense informal screen, 1 to 1.5 metres apart works well. For a tighter formal hedge, plant 80 centimetres apart. As a feature or shade tree, allow 3 to 4 metres between trees, or 3 metres for avenue planting where a uniform line is wanted. Spacing tighter than 80 centimetres brings no benefit.
Trim two or three times a year through the warmer months, cutting lightly and often rather than hard and rarely. Water deeply in the first two summers and mulch well. Feed in spring and again in late summer with a native fertiliser. Older plantings can be cut back hard into bare wood and will reshoot readily.
Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as Lemon Myrtle, is a fragrant Australian native and one of our top recommendations for an evergreen feature tree. It produces fluffy white to creamy yellow flowers and has a strong, fresh lemon scent, commonly used in candles.Lemon Myrtle forms a dense, upright habit...
Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as Lemon Myrtle, is a fragrant Australian native and one of our top recommendations for an evergreen feature tree. It produces fluffy white to creamy yellow flowers and has a strong, fresh lemon scent, commonly used in candles.
Lemon Myrtle forms a dense, upright habit ideal for use as a feature tree, screen, or informal hedge. Suited to full sun or part shade, it performs well with regular watering and responds to pruning, whether shaped into a small tree or kept compact in a pot. It is low maintenance, pest resistant, and attracts birds and bees, making it suitable for both urban gardens and larger landscapes.
This versatile tree also has culinary value, with leaves that can flavour teas, desserts, and savoury dishes. Once established, it is tolerant of mild frost and moderate drought. With evergreen foliage, seasonal flowers, and a standout fragrance, Lemon Myrtle combines beauty, resilience, and function in any garden setting.
About Backhousia citriodora Lemon Myrtle
Lemon Myrtle grows to 5-8 metres tall in landscape settings, though it is commonly maintained at 2-3 metres as a hedge or compact feature.
Lemon Myrtle has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Yes. Lemon Myrtle leaves are fully edible and widely used in Australian cooking for teas, desserts, marinades, and savoury dishes. The leaves carry one of the highest natural citral concentrations of any plant.
Yes. Backhousia citriodora is native to the subtropical rainforests of eastern Queensland.
Lemon Myrtle thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates including NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC and WA. It tolerates mild frost once established.
Yes. Lemon Myrtle is excellent in large pots (40L+) and is widely used as a fragrant courtyard or balcony plant.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal hedge or screen kept around 2 to 3 metres tall. Space at 2 metres if you want each plant to keep more of its natural shape. Tip prune from a young age to encourage branching low down, which gives you a solid base rather than bare stems.
Lophostemon confertus, the Queensland Brush Box, is one of Australia's most dependable evergreen shade and street trees, prized for its dense glossy dark green foliage and smooth exfoliating bark that reveals mottled pink, grey and cream patches. Brush Box grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide...
Lophostemon confertus, the Queensland Brush Box, is one of Australia's most dependable evergreen shade and street trees, prized for its dense glossy dark green foliage and smooth exfoliating bark that reveals mottled pink, grey and cream patches.
Brush Box grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide with a rounded symmetrical crown that provides consistent shade and shelter year-round. The dense uniform canopy and non-invasive root system make it a favourite for street planting, parks, large gardens, and public landscapes.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing and highly adaptable, tolerating heat, light frost, drought once established, pollution, and salt air. It performs well in both coastal and inland settings across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA. Small white flowers appear from spring into summer, attracting pollinators.
About Lophostemon confertus Queensland Brush Box
Lophostemon confertus grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-10 metres wide in cultivation, with a dense rounded canopy.
Brush Box is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Yes. Lophostemon confertus is native to eastern Australia, ranging from coastal NSW through QLD.
Brush Box is one of Australia's most popular street trees thanks to its dense uniform canopy, glossy evergreen foliage, tolerance of pollution and pavement conditions, and non-aggressive root system.
Brush Box produces small white to cream flowers in summer that attract native bees and pollinators.
Yes. Brush Box is fully evergreen, holding its glossy dark green foliage year-round, and also features attractive russet bark that sheds to reveal smooth new bark beneath.
Brush Box thrives across NSW, QLD, and frost-free parts of VIC, SA and WA, tolerating coastal exposure and a wide range of soils once established.
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Randia fitzalanii, also listed as Atractocarpus fitzalanii, is the Native Gardenia, an evergreen Australian rainforest tree with a dense rounded crown of broad glossy dark green leaves. Cream flowers carrying the same heavy perfume as a true gardenia appear in spring and summer, followed by round orange fruit.
Full sun to part shade suits it, in fertile, well drained soil kept reasonably moist. It is at home in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate coastal gardens, growing 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Young plants are frost sensitive, so give them shelter in cooler districts until they are well established.
It is used as a feature tree, a clipped screen, or a fragrant addition to a native planting. It takes to pots near entries and courtyards where the scent carries. Councils and developers specify it for civic planting because the crown holds its shape with almost no pruning.
About Native Gardenia
Randia fitzalanii, also listed as Atractocarpus fitzalanii, is an Australian rainforest tree from northern Queensland. It carries broad glossy dark green leaves in a dense rounded crown and produces cream, heavily perfumed flowers much like a true gardenia, followed by round orange fruit that birds take readily.
In cultivation it typically reaches 3 to 6 metres tall with a spread of 2 to 3 metres, which makes it manageable in a suburban backyard as well as in a larger landscape. The crown is naturally rounded and upright, so it holds a tidy shape without much intervention from you.
Flowering runs through spring and summer, roughly September to February, with the heaviest flush in the warmer months. The cream flowers are strongly perfumed, particularly in the evening, and are followed by orange fruit that ripens over the following months. Warmth and reliable moisture bring on the best flowering.
It grows well in full sun to part shade. Full sun gives the densest crown and the heaviest flowering, while part shade suits hotter inland positions and produces a slightly more open habit with larger, darker leaves. Protection from strong drying wind helps the foliage stay glossy and unmarked.
Only marginally. It comes from subtropical and tropical rainforest, so young plants are damaged by frost and mature trees tolerate no more than a light touch of it. In cool districts plant it in a sheltered, north facing spot, under an existing canopy, or grow it in a pot that can be moved.
For a dense informal screen, space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter formal hedge, plant at 80 centimetres. As a feature tree allow 3 to 4 metres so the canopy can develop fully, or 3 metres apart for an even avenue along a driveway or entry road.
Plant in fertile, well drained soil, water regularly through the first two summers and mulch to hold moisture. Feed in spring with a slow release fertiliser suited to natives. Prune lightly straight after flowering to keep the crown dense. Established trees need little beyond occasional watering in dry spells.
