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Anopterus glandulosus

Anopterus glandulosus       Native Laurel

Endemic shrub with large glossy leaves. Beautiful white to pale pink flowers in showy clusters in spring. 1.5-3mx2m. Stunning container or garden specimen. Sheltered, cool and moist, well drained position in some shade.

Aristotelia peduncularis

Aristotelia peduncularis      Heart Berry

Endemic shrub with long, sprawling branches and white bell flowers. Flowers are followed by striking pink, red or black fruit. 0.5-2mx1-2m. Cool, moist, well drained position in part to full shade.

Bauera rubioides pink

Bauera rubioides            Bauera/Dog Rose

Spreading, fine-foliaged shrub with long, wiry stems. Dark green, glossy leaves and attractive white to pink flowers in spring. 1-2mx1-2m. Cool, moist, well drained sites in some shade.

Eucryphia lucida

Eucryphia lucida            Leatherwood

Endemic large shrub or small tree. Dense, light green-grey foliage and showy clusters of heavily perfumed, white-pale pink flowers in summer. Renowned source of leatherwood honey. 5-8mx2-4m. Beautiful container specimen. Moist, well drained, lightly shaded sites.

Lagarostrobus franklinii

Lagarostrobus franklinii      Huon Pine

Beautiful endemic conifer with bright green, weeping branches. Slow growing and incredibly long-lived. 3-10mx2-8m. Renowned source of highly durable timber. Attractive in a container. Cool, moist, well drained position in light shade.

Nematolepis squamea

Nematolepis squamea        Satinwood

Dense shrub with small, shiny leaves and starry white to pale pink flowers in spring. 2-4mx1-3m. Cool and moist, well drained, lightly shaded sites.

Olearia argophylla

Olearia argophylla          Musk

Dense understorey shrub with large green, silver-backed leaves. Showy clusters of creamy flowers on branch ends in spring. 3-5mx2-4m. Cool, moist, well drained site in some shade.

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