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Plant choice will be made by experienced horticulturists who specialise in landscape rejuvenation. Depending on conditions and which species are most likely to survive, local trees like Eucalyptus, Acacias, Banksia, Tea Tree are perfect for this initiative.
Plant choice will be made by experienced horticulturists who specialise in landscape rejuvenation. Depending on conditions and which species are most likely to survive, local trees like Eucalyptus, Acacias, Banksia, Tea Tree are perfect for this initiative.
Our Planting methods are ecologically responsible and a diversity of native species are best.
Our Planting methods are ecologically responsible and a diversity of native species are best.
Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
Manna Gum
Manna Gum
Eucalyptus viminalis, occurs in the wetter, cooler regions of southern Australia and and is a medium to large tree with a spreading crown.
Eucalyptus viminalis, occurs in the wetter, cooler regions of southern Australia and and is a medium to large tree with a spreading crown.
Distinguished by having rough bark at the base giving way to smooth slate-grey smooth bark and greyish foliage. This is a very attractive tree and is the preferred food source for koalas and the preferred habitat for other native mammals and birds. Sponsor 10 for $90.
Distinguished by having rough bark at the base giving way to smooth slate-grey smooth bark and greyish foliage. This is a very attractive tree and is the preferred food source for koalas and the preferred habitat for other native mammals and birds. Sponsor 10 for $90.
Red Gum
Red Gum
Eucalyptus camaldulensis is Australia's iconic tree and is found all across most of Australia always near water ways or in areas where the trees can access subsurface water. It is a large tree growing to 40 metres high under optimum conditions. It is one of the most widespread Eucalypt species growing throughout Australia.
Eucalyptus camaldulensis is Australia's iconic tree and is found all across most of Australia always near water ways or in areas where the trees can access subsurface water. It is a large tree growing to 40 metres high under optimum conditions. It is one of the most widespread Eucalypt species growing throughout Australia.
Can grow to be well over 100 years old. It is initially fast growing and an excellent quality firewood. The wood has a deep red colour and is very heavy and dense. Get some in the ground today, become a Big River Red Gum sponsor.
Can grow to be well over 100 years old. It is initially fast growing and an excellent quality firewood. The wood has a deep red colour and is very heavy and dense. Get some in the ground today, become a Big River Red Gum sponsor.
Yellow box
Yellow box
Eucalyptus melliodora is a medium to large tree, with brown fibrous bark at the base graduating to smooth-barked branches revealing attractive white smooth bark. The timber from the tree is very dense and has been used over the years for railway sleepers and fence posts and premium firewood.
Eucalyptus melliodora is a medium to large tree, with brown fibrous bark at the base graduating to smooth-barked branches revealing attractive white smooth bark. The timber from the tree is very dense and has been used over the years for railway sleepers and fence posts and premium firewood.
Known as one of the better native trees for honey production, the tree produces abundant white flowers
Known as one of the better native trees for honey production, the tree produces abundant white flowers
Swamp Gum
Swamp Gum
Eucalyptus ovata is a medium sized tree growing up to 30 metres but usually smaller. As suggested by this species common name, it is well suited to poorly drained areas and periodically inundated sites. Perfect for along waterways in the Wombat Forest
Eucalyptus ovata is a medium sized tree growing up to 30 metres but usually smaller. As suggested by this species common name, it is well suited to poorly drained areas and periodically inundated sites. Perfect for along waterways in the Wombat Forest
Somewhat fibrous bark at the base giving way to smoother bark and an open canopy. The tree bears white flowers from autumn through to mid winter. In cultivation is has been shown to be moderately fast growing.
Somewhat fibrous bark at the base giving way to smoother bark and an open canopy. The tree bears white flowers from autumn through to mid winter. In cultivation is has been shown to be moderately fast growing.
Candlebark
Candlebark
Eucalyptus rubida is a large 20 to 30 metres plus. Primarily of the lower slopes of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales and Victoria. It also occurs in Tasmanian and in the Mount Lofty Ranges around Bridgewater where these magnificent trees are visible from the South Eastern Freeway entering Adelaide. These large trees have straight smooth white trunks (sometimes mottled), often mistaken as 'ghost gums' of Central Australia (Eucalyptus papuana).
Eucalyptus rubida is a large 20 to 30 metres plus. Primarily of the lower slopes of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales and Victoria. It also occurs in Tasmanian and in the Mount Lofty Ranges around Bridgewater where these magnificent trees are visible from the South Eastern Freeway entering Adelaide. These large trees have straight smooth white trunks (sometimes mottled), often mistaken as 'ghost gums' of Central Australia (Eucalyptus papuana).
A splendid tree well suited to higher rainfall areas on higher quality soils. Perfect for the Wombat. They will grow quickly and quite large.
A splendid tree well suited to higher rainfall areas on higher quality soils. Perfect for the Wombat. They will grow quickly and quite large.
Messmate
Messmate
Eucalyptus obliqua, also known as stringybark, Vic Ash or Tasmanian oak, is a species of tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. Can get very large, the tallest known specimen in Tasmania is 86 mt. Trees up to 100 mt. tall have been recorded.
Eucalyptus obliqua, also known as stringybark, Vic Ash or Tasmanian oak, is a species of tree that is endemic to south-eastern Australia. Can get very large, the tallest known specimen in Tasmania is 86 mt. Trees up to 100 mt. tall have been recorded.
One of the most important Australian hardwoods for timber and makes wonderful furniture. Also great for construction and manufacture, especially in house building, joinery and flooring.
One of the most important Australian hardwoods for timber and makes wonderful furniture. Also great for construction and manufacture, especially in house building, joinery and flooring.
Peppermint Gum
Peppermint Gum
Eucalyptus dives, forms a dense canopy with dark green leaves which have a peppermint scent when crushed. The bark is grey or grey-brown and is quite fibrous and finely fissured. It is a beautiful tree with small creamy white flowers borne from October to January. This form of eucalypt is one of the varieties used in essential oil production and is also known as a source of food for the Koala
Eucalyptus dives, forms a dense canopy with dark green leaves which have a peppermint scent when crushed. The bark is grey or grey-brown and is quite fibrous and finely fissured. It is a beautiful tree with small creamy white flowers borne from October to January. This form of eucalypt is one of the varieties used in essential oil production and is also known as a source of food for the Koala
Yarra Gum
Yarra Gum
Eucalyptus yarraensis, grows in valleys and nearby slopes and forms an open woodland, now mostly cleared for agricultural use. Grows to a height of 15–20 mt. It has rough, fibrous, brown or greyish bark on the trunk and larger branches, smooth white to cream-coloured bark above.
Eucalyptus yarraensis, grows in valleys and nearby slopes and forms an open woodland, now mostly cleared for agricultural use. Grows to a height of 15–20 mt. It has rough, fibrous, brown or greyish bark on the trunk and larger branches, smooth white to cream-coloured bark above.
Brooker's gum
Brooker's gum
Eucalyptus brookeriana, endemic to south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Daylesford-Trentham area. It has rough, fibrous bark on the lower part of its trunk, smooth bark higher up, lance-shaped, egg-shaped or curved adult leaves, flower buds usually arranged in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped, conical or bell-shaped fruit.
Eucalyptus brookeriana, endemic to south-eastern Australia, particularly in the Daylesford-Trentham area. It has rough, fibrous bark on the lower part of its trunk, smooth bark higher up, lance-shaped, egg-shaped or curved adult leaves, flower buds usually arranged in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped, conical or bell-shaped fruit.
Acacia
Acacia
There are some 1350 species of Acacia found throughout the world and close to 1000 of these are to be found in Australia. Commonly known as Wattle, Acacia is the largest genus of vascular plants in Australia.
There are some 1350 species of Acacia found throughout the world and close to 1000 of these are to be found in Australia. Commonly known as Wattle, Acacia is the largest genus of vascular plants in Australia.
Blackwood
Blackwood
Acacia melanoxylon is an iconic Australian tree famous for its timber which has been extensively used for quality specialist furniture timber. It occurs naturally in the high rainfall regions in the Great Dividing range from North Queensland to the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. Occurs extensively throughout the Wombat Forest where it grows to a very large tree of over 10 or 15 metres on preferred fertile sites but quite often in cultivation it will tend to be smaller at maturity. It has dense foliage which makes this an ideal choice for a screen or shelter belt. Pale yellow flowers in Spring. Cold and frost tolerant and low flammability.
Acacia melanoxylon is an iconic Australian tree famous for its timber which has been extensively used for quality specialist furniture timber. It occurs naturally in the high rainfall regions in the Great Dividing range from North Queensland to the Mount Lofty Ranges in South Australia. Occurs extensively throughout the Wombat Forest where it grows to a very large tree of over 10 or 15 metres on preferred fertile sites but quite often in cultivation it will tend to be smaller at maturity. It has dense foliage which makes this an ideal choice for a screen or shelter belt. Pale yellow flowers in Spring. Cold and frost tolerant and low flammability.
Black Wattle
Black Wattle
Acacia mearnsii, a very fast growing tree to 10 metres or more. Dark green ferny foliage and pale yellow flowers. Frost hardy.
Acacia mearnsii, a very fast growing tree to 10 metres or more. Dark green ferny foliage and pale yellow flowers. Frost hardy.
A colonising species that has an important role to play in restoring bush fire affected sites. As it is a legume, it provides nitrogen to depleted fire-affected soils. Extensive range throughout the higher rainfall areas of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the South East of South Australia.
A colonising species that has an important role to play in restoring bush fire affected sites. As it is a legume, it provides nitrogen to depleted fire-affected soils. Extensive range throughout the higher rainfall areas of New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the South East of South Australia.
One of the fastest growing wattles and ideal for soil stabilisation and soil conservation applications and fast screening and shelter. Nice timber for fine furniture.
One of the fastest growing wattles and ideal for soil stabilisation and soil conservation applications and fast screening and shelter. Nice timber for fine furniture.
Tea Trees
Tea Trees
Woolly tea-tree
Woolly tea-tree
Leptospermum lanigerum is an adaptable species that can tolerate most soils and aspects. This species is a popular garden plant, due to its attractive flowers and adaptability. Three main forms are known; a large, spreading or erect shrub to 3 m high and 3 m across, a compact columnar shrub to 3 m high by 1 m wide and a slender tree up to 18 m tall. A fantastic tree to feed wild life and encourage bio-diversity.
Leptospermum lanigerum is an adaptable species that can tolerate most soils and aspects. This species is a popular garden plant, due to its attractive flowers and adaptability. Three main forms are known; a large, spreading or erect shrub to 3 m high and 3 m across, a compact columnar shrub to 3 m high by 1 m wide and a slender tree up to 18 m tall. A fantastic tree to feed wild life and encourage bio-diversity.
Manuka honey bush
Manuka honey bush
Leptospermum scoparium (inland) growing from 2 to 3 metres native to South Eastern Australia but well established in New Zealand where it was considered a weed until the Manuka honey industry took off. Captain Cook allegedly used it for brewing tea. Able to withstand water logging and extended dry. Another very desirable feature of this plant is that it is totally unpalatable to sheep which is why it was a serious pest in New Zealand. Kangaroos, wallabies, possums wont touch it either due to the prickly foliage and the astringent oil content.
Leptospermum scoparium (inland) growing from 2 to 3 metres native to South Eastern Australia but well established in New Zealand where it was considered a weed until the Manuka honey industry took off. Captain Cook allegedly used it for brewing tea. Able to withstand water logging and extended dry. Another very desirable feature of this plant is that it is totally unpalatable to sheep which is why it was a serious pest in New Zealand. Kangaroos, wallabies, possums wont touch it either due to the prickly foliage and the astringent oil content.
This species is recognised as being bio-active and the honey yielded from its nectar provides honey with highly sought after medicinal properties which has been the foundation of a billion dollar industry in New Zealand. Australians are only just beginning to recognise the potential.
This species is recognised as being bio-active and the honey yielded from its nectar provides honey with highly sought after medicinal properties which has been the foundation of a billion dollar industry in New Zealand. Australians are only just beginning to recognise the potential.
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