JOURNAL


Michael Rochelle Michael Rochelle

PLANT FOCUS | CUSHION BUSH

Silvery, coral-like foliage and sculptural form make Leucophyta brownii an effective contrast plant that bridges hardscape and softscape with unique textural appeal.

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Michael Rochelle Michael Rochelle

FUTURE GARDENS – RIGHT PLANT, GLOBAL PLACE

A pragmatic argument for specifying climate-adaptive species, challenging native-only orthodoxy and advocating for global plant choices to support biodiversity in our uncertain future.

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Michael Rochelle Michael Rochelle

PLANT FOCUS | CLARET ASH

A reliable medium-sized shade tree with spectacular autumn display, Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' delivers deep burgundy foliage and summer shelter for larger Melbourne gardens.

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Michael Rochelle Michael Rochelle

PLANT FOCUS | CHINESE PISTACHIO

A climate-tough shade tree with standout autumn colour, Pistacia chinensis brings beauty, structure, and resilience to compact Melbourne gardens.

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