For example look at a variegated lophostemon confertus variegatus commonly known as the queensland box brush.
Australian native trees for small gardens.
But there are many other possibilities for smaller australian native trees to bring a bushy feeling into your garden.
Angus s top ten small australian trees 1 corymbia summer red because of the iridescent flowers and adaptability to humid climates.
It s classified as a slow growing small to medium tree.
5 thoughts on australian native plants for pots courtyards and small gardens jeff howes on july 20 2016 at 4 01 pm said.
Dwarf crepe myrtles are.
These hardy deciduous trees have attractive bark colourful autumn foliage and stunning summer flowers.
Native tree species are always worthwhile considering for smaller gardens and a few worth giving a go in frost free areas are melicope rubra little evodiella breynia ironstone range native daphne phaleria clerodendron and waterhousia floribunda weeping lillypilly.
This ancient tree is slow growing but those with patience will be rewarded.
Those with smaller courtyards will need to ensure the tree is pruned as it grows to quite a large size over time.
2 angophora hispida dwarf apple gum.
The tree is native to china though it grows well in certain areas of australia such as melbourne.