Common name:Blackstem Pittosporum, Tawhiwhi
Botanical name:Pittosporum tenuifolium
This medium sized evergreen shrub has medium green leaves with black stems. Its pleasing texture and narrow, upright growth make this a fine hedge or screen. It is easy to grow in soils with good drainage. Many new cultivars are being introduced with smaller, variegated and/or multi-colored foliage.
Common name:Umbrella Flatsedge
Botanical name:Cyperus alternifolius
This perennial will grow 5'-6' tall and has tiny flat leaves with greenish flowers at the center. It also produces fruit that appears golden and then turns to dark brown.
Common name:Majestic Beauty Flame Tree
Botanical name:Brachychiton X Majestic Beauty
Brachychiton hybrid Majestic Beauty is an evergreen and partly deciduous tree. It produces boat-shaped fruits. It has green glossy leaves and a smooth trunk. In late spring to early summer, the tree is covered with groupings of 3/4" red or orange-red, bell-like flowers.
Common name:Australian Flame Tree
Botanical name:Brachychiton acerifolius
This large tree is highlighted by large clusters of highly aromatic bells of a red or orange-red color. These flowers are apparent from May to June.
Common name:Dymondia, Rock Ditty
Botanical name:Dymondia margaretae
This foliage is gray/green/silvery; it is a very dense, mat forming ground cover. It tolerates drought, cold, salt spray and poor soils. It's deep rooted and produces small, inconspicuous yellow flowers. Rock Ditty is great for use in between stepping stones or pavers.
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.