14 foolproof Australian plants for landscape use

Landscape contractors need to be aware of reasons behind plant specification. There may be unintended consequences from seemingly harmless substitutions.

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Ozbreed’s focus is to breed high-performance plant cultivars that perform specific functions straight species simply don't offer. This allows landscape architects and designers to include species in their lists that are not commonly able to tolerate the site's conditions.

Survivors

Here is a list of 14 Australian native plants specifiers use in the toughest positions, including periodic flooding, drought, harsh frost, heat, humidity and, perhaps most importantly, neglect.

If you see one of these plants on a plant schedule, there may be an important reason it was specified:

1. Callistemon viminalis 'CV01' PBR Trade Name Slim™

2. Callistemon viminalis 'LC01' PBR Trade Name Macarthur™

3. Callistemon viminalis 'LJ1' PBR Trade Name Better John™

4. Callistemon viminalis 'LJ23' PBR Trade Name Green John™

5. Westringia fruticosa 'WES04' PBR Trade Name: Grey Box™

6. Westringia fruticosa 'WES05' PBR Trade Name Mundi™