Sustainable Natives is a Wholesale production Native Plant Nursery located in Somersby, NSW.
Address: 94 Keighley Avenue, Somersby 2250
Contact us on
Mobile: 0415465162
Email: Jonathan@sustainablenatives.com.au
Sustainable purpose
We set up our business to primarily fill the gaps in native plants not available from larger nurseries.
A lot of plants we grow are from what we believe to be important to our environment, not preordered; so it is our passion for maintaining the bushland in and around Sydney, on Hawksbury Sandstone that is a key driver.
We are currently open for landscapers and trade enquiries.
We specialise in Australian plants to use in Japanese style gardens; AusZen.
We offer discounts to members of the Australian Plants Society.
Australian Plants attracts birds, and other native fauna to the property. After fires, providing native habitat can be critical, so your place can become a refuge.
The plants help in reducing strong light to your house, can provide shade and a nice micro climate both in summer and winter, and can smell beautiful – especially fragrant is the Boronia serrulata or Sydney Rock Rose – a real rare beauty and one of the best smelling plants I know of.
There are a lot of endangered plants around Sydney which most people are not aware of, and these include the Sydney Bluegum believe it or not, mainly because the natural environment is being reduced, and underscrubbing causes lots of problems to eucalypts.
If you are interested in starting up a native Australian Garden, and would like a landscape plan – give me a call.
‘Plants are not considered native to a region within decades or even centuries after introduction. To be native, they must originate in the region and co-evolve with other species over thousands of years. As these species evolve together, they adapt to the physical environment formed by local climate and weather conditions, soil types,topography, and hydrology. Native plants form interdependent, highly specialized relationships with other organisms that are necessary for each other’s survival. Replacing natives with plants from other regions cannot replicate the complex interactions that naturally occur.‘ Glen, C.D Native Plants Chapter 12. In: NC State University – Extension publications 2018
Sustainable Natives is a member of the NGINA (Nursery & Garden Industry, NSW & ACT Ltd)
- Graptopjyllum ilicifoliumHolly Fuschia This medium sized shrub grows 2-3m but usually stops at 1.5m and produces masses of red fuschia flowers from spring through to summer. This shrub has attractive serrated leaves that is reminiscent of Holly leaves. This plant makes an excellent hedge due to its dense habit. This plant responds well to pruning as it can [Continue]
- Veronica perfoliataDigger’s Speedwell Interesting perennial plant with spikes of blue flowers in October through to mid December. This compact shrub that grows roughly 80cm in height produces eucalyptus like glaucous foliage which regenerates itself. Because of the constant new growth being produced… It will definitely assist if the older foliage is clipped back. This plant has a weeping [Continue]
- Crowea exalata whiteSmall shrub to 1 metre, which flowers end of spring through summer. Great citrus smell being in the rutaceae family. This plant naturally produces a bun shape and requires little pruning, but of course will benefit from a cut back in autumn to get a tighter more compact shape. Naturally grows in well drained sandy soils…so will [Continue]
- Leptospermum petersonii‘Lemon Hedge’ A medium height shrub to 2-3 metres with finer leaves than the species and half the height. This lemon scented tea tree is a great bush food addition to any garden with citronella and citral oils in leaves and stems used in herbal teas, and essential oils. Great as a hedge, easily pruned to shape [Continue]
- Prostanthera phylicifoliaMint bush A compact shrub, 1 metre X 1 metre. Dark green scented foliage with deep purple flowers in spring to summer. Best in part shade but handles full sun. Loves a moist position and tolerates a variety of soil types. Great in containers nd rockeries. Frost tolerant. Also great as an accent plant for year round [Continue]