COOL NATIVES NURSERY
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Cool Natives Nursery

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The Nursery is situated just 4kms west of Armidale NSW on the Northern Tablelands of NSW at an altitude of 1100m. The area experiences hard frosts up to -8C each winter.  All plants sold are acclimatised. Seed and cutting material are obtained locally from hardy species. Some tubestock is purchased from Mole Station Nursery west of Tenterfield NSW in order to extend the range.  The nursery is owned and managed by Maria Hitchcock OAM. Maria is a garden presenter for ABC Radio New England North West on Saturday mornings at 8.30am. We are open for pick up only. Ring Maria on 0421961007. 
Image: The garden under snow in Winter 2007

Our Products
The nursery sells native plants in two sizes which are economical to post. 
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70mm square Tube @ $6.00 ea.
Most of the plants in the nursery are in tubes. They need more frequent watering after planting but usually grow quickly once established.
100mm pot @ $10.00 ea.
These plants usually require a larger root ball to succeed in the ground after planting. 
Croweas, Waratahs and other select plants are sold in these pots.
135mm square pot - Wollemi Pines only  @ $75.00 ea
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Dual Naming
This nursery supports Reconciliation Australia’s Action Plan. The National Action Plan is
dedicated to making Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander names, voices and languages an everyday part of
the vocabulary. Languages used are Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay from north western NSW straddling the Qld border, extending west to Collarenebri and south to Edgeroi. 
Ref: Bush Tucker, Boomerangs and Bandages, Michelle McKerney, Harry White Border Rivers-Gwydir Catchment Management Authority, Northern Tablelands Local Land Services.

Consultancy Services: 
Do you need advice in developing or maintaining your garden? We run an expert landscaping consultancy charging $50/hr. Contact Maria to organise a suitable time.


To get to the nursery: 16 Hitchcock Lane off Old Inverell Rd
From the Armidale CBD, Travel to the UNE along Queen Elizabeth Drive and continue west past the UNE colleges. Turn left over the railway crossing then immediately right. You are now on the Old Inverell Rd. Travel along the Old Inverell Rd for 4.2kms then turn right into Hitchcock Lane. We are the first gate on the right. 

Frost protection
This native garden uses many design principles to counteract frost damage in winter.  It has overhead protection with a tree canopy made up of Eucalypts, Acacias and Casuarinas. Plants are grown closely together to provide a variety of microclimates and rock walls near the house provide protection for smaller plants.  Plants are carefully placed with aspect in mind. Tender plants are grown on the southern side of the garden or shaded from the early morning sun. 
New plantings are always protected with a milk carton for the first winter.  The garden is covered by a thick layer of woodchip mulch to discourage weed growth and maintain soil moisture.  Woodchips were chosen as they last up to 5 years before replacement is needed. Sand and Sugar Cane Mulch is also used from time to time.
This garden is home of  the National Correa Collection. 
Go to www.correacollection.weebly.com


Maria Hitchcock
Maria Hitchcock OAM is the former Leader of the ASGAP Correa Study Group and is the recognised international expert on Correas.  She  is former Leader of the Waratah and Flannel Flower Study Group.
Go to www.waratahflannelflowersg.weebly.com

Maria also runs an online group called Save our Flora dedicated to rare and endangered native plants. 
Go to https://saveourflora.weebly.com/


Maria is also known as 'The Wattle Lady' being responsible for gazettal of Australia's National Floral Emblem (Acacia pycnantha) and National Wattle Day (September 1).  She has over 40 years experience of growing frost and drought hardy Australian native plants and is a regular speaker at Garden Club events in the Region and at Native Plant conferences. She is author of  'A Celebration of Wattle' (2012), 'Correas - Australian Plants for Waterwise Gardens' (2010), 'Wattle' (1991),  co-author of 'Australian Plants for the Northern Tablelands of NSW' (1982) and has written two editions of 'Australian Plants' (Correas and Wattles) as well as many newspaper and journal articles. Maria has travelled extensively throughout Australia on collecting trips and is familiar with the various regions, their climates, soils and vegetation types. 
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Acacia pravissima Little Nugget                                                  
Contact details:
Cool Natives Nursery
Open by appointment only.
16 Hitchcock Lane  Armidale NSW 2350
​PO 4214 West Armidale NSW 2350
Mob. 0421961007
E. maria.hitchcock@gmail.com

Fangorn Nursery & Consultancy T/as Cool Natives Nursery
​ABN 632 345 696 06

Returns Policy: All plants are in good condition when they leave the nursery. All care is taken with packaging to ensure plants arrive with minimal damage. Responsibility for after care of plants lies with the buyer once plants are received. In line with most nurseries no refunds will be given for plants which die in the care of Australia Post or the buyer. 
Manager: Maria Hitchcock OAM
ABC Garden Presenter New England North West


Professional advice you can trust.
Over 40 years experience growing and researching Australian Native Plants
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This Nursery has a low carbon footprint -
​we recycle pots and packaging and use solar energy 

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