native nuersery melbourne

[makro]

Hi,

I am looking for a nursery in melbourne that sells native plants. The 2 that I am looking at are the banksia and Protea species. Does anyone know of any or even online nurseries that you have used.

Many thanks

[Ruth]

I like Kuranga in Mt Evelyn...... http://www.kuranga.com.au/index.htm

or you could try Tree Planters......... http://www.treeplanters.com.au/

[Gerard]

Hi Makro,

I know people who travel a long way to visit Kuranga, it is close to Chris at The Imagination Tree. I always visit both when I am out that way.

[makro]

Thanks for that Ruth.

[shibui]

Makro you will not get proteas at Kuranga nursery. Proteas are not Australian native plants. You will, however, see the best range of real Aussies there.
Proteas are related to banksias but are all from South Africa - descendants of the flora of Gondwana when Aust, Africa, South America and Antarctica were joined in one huge continent.

[Dario]

Hi Marko,
there is a small Aussie native nursery called "Skinc"(St. Kilda Indigenous Nursery Co-operative), literaly around the corner from Buzzings in Port Melbourne.
PH (03) 9645 2477 Address: 525 Williamstown Road ,PORT MELBOURNE, VIC 3207 http://www.skinc.com.au
Cheers, Dario.

[makro]

thanks for clarifying Neil.

Thanks for your the info Gerard and Dario

[alpineart]

Hi Makro , visited the big smoke over the weekend and managed to get to "Treeplanters Nursery" .Darrens knowledge was something to experience in natives . I managed to get a nice selection of 50mm tubes , 150mm potted plants and tree's , was so happy with them i went back for a second load , The big old freebie was worth the trip .

Just for the record its up for "SALE" so all stock must go .Grab yourself a bargain , even better if you mention Ausbonsai and the "Native bonsai comp", Darren will certainly look after you . Now all i have to do is find a spot in the garden to plant them .Cheers Alpineart