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Frangipanis (known by their botanic name Plumeria in America) bring a heady, romantic fragrance to the garden, as well as a wide choice of warm, tropical colours. In Australia, frangipanis are sold by colour, rather than variety, and...

Fringed WattleWhen wattles start to flower it's a sure sign that spring is not too far away! Some of the wattles in Don's garden are flowering now, including the fringed wattle (Acacia fimbriata). This is a bushy Australian native...

Ginkgo biloba Ginkgos were widespread at the time when dinosaurs roamed the earth, around 125-220 million years ago. Today Ginkgo biloba is known as 'a living fossil', because it is the only surviving representative of a group of plants...

GordoniaPeter Valder looked at one of the very best small trees for Australian conditions. Plant detailsCommon name: Gordonia, fried egg plant Botanic name: Gordonia axillaris (renamed Franklinia axillaris, but still known and sold as Gordonia axillaris) ...

Gordonias With its large white flowers during autumn and early winter, gordonia is a tree that stands out. Gordonias will grow almost anywhere in Australia except in frost areas in mountainous zones. Common name: Gordonia or fried...

Tree Peonies are ideal for Australia’s harsh dry conditions and current water restrictions.  Their growth pattern is very similar to bulbs from early autumn through winter.  The root system is activated by cold and feeding roots are active.  This is...

Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka' or the Hollywood juniper is a medium sized conifer growing to about 3m (10') tall. It is an outstanding plant featuring slightly twisted branches which give the vivid green foliage a swirling, tufted appearance. It is very...

Jacarandas and Other Monsoonal Deciduous TreesThis is a wonderful time of year because there are so many trees in full flower and looking absolutely spectacular. Burke's Backyard visited the town of...

Japanese ApricotPrunus mume has several confusing common names, including Japanese apricot and flowering plum. Actually it is a native of China and it is an apricot, not a plum. This delicate plant has entered into...

One of Don's all time favourite trees, the lemon-scented gum announces its presence in a garden or street by the delicious lemon fragrance from the leaves. The perfume is particularly noticeable after rain. Plant...