Karyn, I wouldn't have guessed Ligustrum, but I can clearly see it now. I have three Ligustrum japonicum in my front yard that are shapped into three balls each, one ball on top of the other. Right now they badly need trimming again. They call them "privet" here. It should be easy for you to find one in a nursery. Seeds, I don't know. I went outside and took a pic for you. Ingrid From Untitled Album

I thought that I was the only one having problems with this site yesterday. I couldn't add replies and had problems logging on to the main forums. Karyn

Thanks Inga, Rosemary grows very well in our climate. I planted a row along the front fence and they are over a foot high.I am trying a little crude topiary on som of them-or in time it may be a hedge. The plant in the photo must be at least 8 years old. I have planted spring bulbs with a lot of Chinchins and they are appearing. Putting some Tulips (still in the crisper) in the middle of the chinchins in 4 to 6 weeks and hoping for a nice show. The ChinChins from last year are growing apace in pots with unknown others. regards chas

From your description, this is likely Glochidion ferdinandi, named commonly in the literature as either the Cheese tree or also as an umbrella tree. The main common name comes from the seed pods which look like miniature pumpkins or cheese rounds [hence the name]. The leaves looks like they could be a lillypilly, but are not related. Inside the the fruits are tiny red angular seeds. The trees will also sucker - said to be from damage to roots, but mine like to sucker and - like most of our rainforest/dry rainforest species here in SE Qld - loves to multi trunk. Seasonal insect predation can be a problem, but the first specimen I saw was the most glorious and densest shade tree I have ever seen, with no insect damage. These grubs can be controlled with your usual chemical sprays, but also with a spray or soil drench made up of good quality formulated Neem Oil and water, If you need more info, contact me.