Eucalyptus Subcenulata
Tasmanian alpine yellow gum. Small tree. Useful for hedging. Glossly green adult leaves. Juvenile leaves red edged and useful in flower arranging.. Pale grey smooth bark with with yellow and green patches. Coppices well and tolerates exposure.
Eucalyptus Coccifera
Tasmanian snow gum. Evergreen. Grow as shrub or hedge. Good for screening. Brown/white bark. Adult leaves are lanceolate, white/blue on white or yellow stems. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile acid - neutral soil. Keep plant moist. Stake in 1st year if exposed. Pests and diseases - generally trouble free. Hardy.
Eucalyptus Debeuzevillei
Giant snow gum. Makes a beautiful specimen tree. Patterned bark with white and grey patches. Stems and buds glaucous. Leaves are large, green and glossy. Large fruit, cream flowers. Pollution and wind tolerant. Plant in full sun in moderately fertile acid - neutral soil. Keep plant moist. Stake in 1st year if exposed. Pests and diseases - generally trouble free. Very Hardy.
Acacia Pravissima
Ovens wattle. One of the most hardy of the Acacia family. Small tree but can be kept pruned as medium bush. Profuse flowering, producing dense masses of bright yellow balls in Feb to April. Smooth grey bark. Very hard wood. Bushy habit. Withstands some coastal exposure.
Vibernum Tinus
Attractive hardy autumn through winter white flowering shrub/ tree Ideal for hedging.
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