Exotic plants

There is an extraordinary range of plants from around the world available in Western Australia. However, these introduced plants do tend to require more water and fertiliser than Australian Natives or Western Australian Natives to grow and look their best. However, a little care and attention will see many seasons of glorious flowers and even fruit.

We recommend you speak to your local nursery to select plants that are best suited to your conditions.

Here are some ideas:

Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)

Hardy, small, branching tree.

• Fragrant flowers in spring followed by edible large orange fruit which has a loose rind. Full sun. Drought and frost resistant.
• Height 4m Width 2m.
• Plant further than 6m from sewer line. 

Cape Wedding Flower (Dombeya tiliacea)

Attractive, large shrub.

• Clusters of large white, fragrant flowers. Full sun or part shade. Drought resistant.
• Height 3m Width 2m.
• Can plant near sewer line

 

Golden Dewdrop (Duranta repens)

Large, bushy shrub.

• Profusion of violet/blue flowers in summer, followed by small yellow berries. Full sun. Drought and frost resistant.
• Height 2.5m Width 2.5m.
• Can plant near sewer line.

 

Pineapple Guava (Feijoa sellowiana)

Attractive, small, compact tree.

• Fuchsia-like crimson flowers in spring, followed by edible fruit. Full sun. Fruit fly problems.
• Height 4m Width 3m.
• Plant further than 6m from sewer line

 

Ohia-Lehua (Metrosideros thomasii)

Lovely, bushy shrub.

• Dense clusters of red flowers over winter. Foliage changes from light to dark green with age. Full sun. Drought resistant. Suitable for coastal areas.
• Height 3m Width 2m.
• Can plant near sewer line. 

Purple Leaf Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra')

Beautiful, deciduous tree.

• Stunning foliage with masses of pink flowers in spring. Full sun and part shade.
• Height 5m Width 2.5m.
• Can plant near sewer line.

 

Strawberry Guava (Psidium littorale)

Hardy, small ornamental tree.

• Bronze foliage and edible deep purple fruit. Full sun. Fruit fly problems.
• Height 5m Width 3m.
• Plant further than 6m from sewer line

 

There are also some wonderful Australian Natives and Western Australian Natives from which to choose.