Medium ornamental shade tree featuring bright red beads, useful for making soap & jewellery. 3-10M

Large Top End feature tree with unique broad bottle-shaped trunk, deciduous, white flowers. 5-15m.

Medium decorative feature shrub or small tree with layered growth. Cream, strongly scented flowers borne in small clusters along the branches. Attracts birds and butterflies. Tasty edible shiny bright red fruit, cyclone resistant. Excellent filler and screening tree. 4-10m

Large spreading deciduous rainforest tree, providing splendid shade in bloom. Butterfly & bird attractant, fragrant small white flowers. Termite resistant. 5-15m.

One of the most popular and common large cyclone resistant shade trees in the Top End. Very handsome and stately feature tree. Bird attractant, sweetly scented cream flowers & distinctive corky bark. 10-20m

Small stately tree with fine delicate weeping and beautifully scented foliage. Bright showy yellow/orange globular flowers in numerous seed pods along branches. Crushed leaves smell like natural menthol, useful for coughs and colds. 2-5m

Impressive large shrub to small tree with handsome form. Becomes covered with bright red pendulous droops of stunning flowers, followed by profusion of four-angled or winged fruit. Mostly 3-5m shrub but can grow into larger tree.

Bushy fast growing ornamental shrub with deep burgundy- claret red gently weeping foliage. Smooth globular red fleshy berries favoured by birds. Richest colour in full sun. Also thrives in part shade. Can be trimmed to low hedge. 1.5-3M

Erect slender evergreen medium sized shade tree, attractive and densely foliated, cream flowers, bird & butterfly attractant, small sweet tasty edible fruit. 8-12m

One of the more common large cyclone resistant shade trees across Darwin parks and gardens. Large ornamental feature tree with shady evergreen glossy canopy. Hardy, bird attractant, cyclone & termite resistant, dense with white cream fragrant showy flowers. 15-25m.

Large ornamental feature tree with shady evergreen glossy canopy. Hardy, bird attractant, cyclone & termite resistant, dense with white cream fragrant showy flowers. More slender leaves than Beauty Leaf. 15-25m.

Large feature tree with shady evergreen glossy canopy. Hardy, bird attractant, cyclone & termite resistant, dense with white cream fragrant showy flowers. Found in riparian and monsoon vine forest. 10-12m

Shapely shade tree. Flowers yellow, green or white. Common local species in Northern Australia and found along stream banks or in rainforest. Cream bark and edible seeds. 15-25m

Impressive ornamental freshwater mangrove tree with masses of small red edible fruit. Naturally occurs on the margins of streams and swamps, in coastal vine thickets and monsoon forests. 5-12m.

Small fruiting tree with edible fleshy red fruits. Found in vine forest and along creek lines and coastal dunes. Unusual three-veined leaves. 4-10m

Superb, stately, drought tolerant shade tree. Bird attractant, highly perfumed cream flowers, termite resistant. 8-15m..

Attractive medium sized tree, large shiny leaves and huge impressive bursts of white, pink or red flower buds with decorative large woody fruits. Seeds and chaff are shaken from the pods and eaten raw. 8-12m.

Moderate sized tree with dense glossy evergreen canopy. Lovely strong aromatic scent from bark, fruit and crushed leaves resembling a mixture of apricots and coconut. 5-15m

Medium to large hardy evergreen shrub/tree. Can be pruned as attractive screening bush 5-7M, with dense glossy green leaves and masses of impressive fruit turning orange to red when ripe. Can grow into a tree 8-15m but also flowers and fruits as a shrub.

Excellent evergreen and hardy shrub. Can be pruned as attractive screening bush or hedge, with dense glossy green leaves and masses of impressive edible fruit turning yellow, red and black when ripe. Tolerates sandy soils. 4-6m

Large attractive evergreen white gum with profuse white flowers through dry season and build up. Hardy and adaptable but prefers moist habitats. 10-18m

Beautiful small ornamental tree with large bursts of showy white fragrant flowers through most of the year. Requires deep rich soils. Suited to rural and urban gardens. 4-8m

Small to medium handsome fig with pendulous slender foliage and edible fruit. Attractive shade, feature and screening tree. 5-10m

Enormous spreading feature fig tree with edible fruit, long fibrous aerial roots and dark glossy leaves. To 30m.

Lovely delicate tufted perennial grass for feature garden beds. Grows well in semi-moist environments and even wet or flooded soil. 10–80cm

Graceful medium sized termite resistant shade and screening tree. Shiny bright green foliage with bright orange-red sweet edible fruit. 10-15 m

Delicate and attractive native Gardenia. Common landscaping species, planted as a small shrub or groundcover for its glossy foliage and solitary, white, tubular flowers.

Attractive small hardy and evergreen ornamental shrub. Tiny white fragrant flowers. Pink, juicy and sweet honey flavoured translucent fruits which make a delicious flavoured jam. Host tree for the Canopus swallowtail butterfly. 2-4M

Attractive medium sized parkscape, rural and urban planting with edible white seed in red fruit with mild coconut taste. Fragrant flowers, useful for screening and shade. 10-15m. 

Beautiful tall understory shrub. Dense foliage and profuse showy white flowers with a strong, sweet perfume that lingers in the early morning and evening. Seeds eaten raw but can make tongue dry in excess. Feature garden beds, borders and screening. 2-5m

Hardy, vigorous and colourful large garden shrub. Excellent screening and hedging specimen for fence lines. Attractive dark green foliage and showy masses of red to black fruits. Well-known pioneer species, formerly Leea indica. 1-4m

Small, pretty and hardy shrub with attractive dark green foliage and showy masses of red flowers and bright red or black edible fruit. Useful screening and hedging specimen. 1-3 m.

Graceful medium sized screening, feature and accent tree with attractive trunk and weeping foliage. Frog attractant, cyclone resistant. 3-9m.

Medium sized stately tree with attractive orange to red flaky bark and cream flowers. 7-10m

Very popular, unique and attractive flowering tree native to tropical North Queensland and the Torres Strait. Dense weeping form with new leaves released in a spectacular cascade of white foliage. Bright bursts of large white heavily scented fruity-smelling flowers. 10–12 m

One of the most popular large cyclone resistant shade trees in the Top End. Beautiful large spreading evergreen tree, excellent specimen for screening, shade and windbreaks. Suitable for planting around parks and playgrounds, and on rural and large urban properties. Bird & butterfly attractant, fragrant flowers, termite & cyclone resistant. 10-25m.

Small and pretty native ornamental tree/shrub with elongated cylindrical orange to red fruit. Sweet tasting and edible. 2-10m

Majestic medium sized shade tree, with attractive and aromatic silvery foliage and cream-green fragrant flowers. Foliage used to flavour meat. Bird & frog attractant. 10-20m.

Majestic medium sized shade tree, with attractive weeping light green foliage and showy bursts of cream flowers, from which the nectar is sucked. Thick, white, papery bark. Common in parks and on roadsides. Bird & frog attractant. 10-20m.

Very unique and attractive small shrub with decorative large purple flowers throughout the year, and delicious sweet edible fruit. 1-2m

Handsome screening and filling shrub with regular blooms of heavily scented showy white flowers and orange/red fruits. Attractant species for the NT Canopus Butterfly. 3-8m

Attractive shade and screening tree with rounded form, dense glossy leaves and pink/white/purple highly perfumed flowers. Butterfly attractant. 5-10m

Rare and elegant large shade tree with wonderful form and dark green dense foliage providing excellent shade. Fragrant cream flowers with bright red small round fruits. Bird attractant. Termite, cyclone resistant and salt spray tolerant. 10-15m.

Elegant medium streetscape and accent tree with attractive rounded form and dark green dense foliage providing excellent shade. Fragrant cream flowers, bright red orange edible fruits, termite & cyclone resistant. Commonly seen across Darwin as streetscape planting. 5-8m.

Low dense and pretty tropical bunching palm with long, flat, fibrous leaves. Evergreen ground cover/shrub. Grows thick and strong in both shade and sun. 1m

Evergreen, densely foliated screening and hedging shrub with small rich green leaves, white flowers and red fruit. Can be lifted as a feature shrub/tree or pruned as hedging. Very common streetscape, urban and rural planting across the Top End. Can reach 5m, or be kept pruned to 1-2m.

Handsome evergreen screening and hedging shrub with larger green leaves, white flowers and red fruit. Can be lifted as feature or pruned as hedging. Can reach 5m, however can be kept pruned to 1-2m.

Very attractive shade tree with layered branches and impressive form. Dark green glossy leaves and lovely yellow green fruit encasing bright red seeds. Useful for screening, feature plantings and shade. Kernel ground and used as nutmeg. Bird attractant and cyclone resistant. 8-13m.

Impressive tall spreading tree with unique layered horizontal branching and large glossy leaves. Yellow/white heavily scented flowers on stunning orange globular heads. Excellent shade and feature tree. Edible fruit. Semi-deciduous. 10-20m

Small perennial shrub with gorgeous mauve flowers. Young fruit edible. Useful for landscape plantings, filling specimen, or as a feature shrub. 1-2m

Iconic multi-branched NT pandanus palm. Distinctive spiralling leaves and large fragrant woody fruits. Roasted kernel, new fronds and fruits are eaten. Useful for filling, screening and feature planting. 3-7m

Pretty spreading small shrub with profuse bursts of highly decorative white flowers. Fruit edible when ripens to black. 1.5-5m

Small decorative ornamental tree. Useful for screening and filling in parks, gardens and residential properties. Dense shiny foliage and masses of white perfumed flowers with black seeds in orange fruit. A host species, providing food for the Atlas moth caterpillar. 3-6m.

Stunning medium sized feature and accent tree, with dense dark green weeping leaves and attractive rounded form. Yellow-green flowers, orange fruit. Attractant species for the Graphium, Pale Blue Triangle Butterfly. 3-15m.

Related to Indian Mast Tree but with more rounded form and wider traditional tree canopy. Slender wavy dark green glossy foliage, excellent dense shade. Stunning medium sized feature and accent tree. 5-15m

Large spreading shrub to small tree with finely hairy leaves and huge clusters of cream white flowers presenting in a large horizontal platter, culminating in black berries. Wood favoured for fire sticks. 2-3m

Large spreading shrub to small tree with glossy leathery leaves and huge clusters of cream white flowers presenting in a large horizontal platter, culminating in black berries. Wood favoured for fire sticks. 2-3m

Medium sized native cashew tree with dense shady spreading canopy, shapely specimen which closely resembles mango tree. Nut like orange fruit requires special treatment, sap can cause skin irritation.

Lush tropical but hardy sprawling ground cover or vigorous climber with dark green fronds and attractive bronze coloured new growth, which is edible.

Attractive medium sized evergreen tree with cream bark, dense shiny foliage and masses of white flowers and small white edible fruits. Very common Darwin streetscape planting. Bird attractant, cyclone resistant, shade, edible fruit. 8-12m

Small to moderate sized tree with spreading canopy, large oval leaves, dense shade and showy white flowers. Useful for filling and screening. Edible large white fruit with dry sharp apple taste. 5-10m.

Very attractive small tree with beautiful form, dense dark green foliage contrasting with the profusion of cream flowers and bright pink/red edible fruits which cover the tree. Useful landscaping, streetscape and feature garden planting. Bird attractant. 5-8m.

Beautiful large shade tree, lovely reddish bark and dark green foliage with masses of showy white flowers and large edible white fruit. Bird attractant, cyclone resistant, termite resistant. 12-25m.

Large feature tree with attractive shiny leaves and buttress roots. Bursts of white flowers, with purple edible fruit. Crushed leaves have pleasant fragrance. 15-20m

Handsome evergreen medium shade tree. Bursts of large white flowers and sweet apple like fruit. Eaten when ripe and pink and very tasty compared to other Bush Apples. Pinyama is one of the most highly regarded Tiwi bush tucker foods. 10-12m.

Handsome medium sized shade tree with large glossy leaves, white flowers and very large edible red apple like fruit. 10-15m.

Large evergreen shade and specimen tree, dense green grey foliage, tangy edible fruit eaten raw or used in cooking. Useful for shade, parks and rural properties. Very common Darwin streetscape planting. 10- 15m

Small compact and pretty evergreen tree with dense glossy foliage useful for screening and mixed native plantings . Endangered in the NT, known only from small monsoon rainforest patches on Tiwi Islands. 4-5 m

Medium sized spreading deciduous tree with tasty edible green fruit when ripe. Sap is eaten when fresh or softened over coals. 6-10m

Large attractive ornamental tree with layered branching providing excellent shade. Found across Africa, Northern Australia and along beaches of Bali. 15m.

Graceful, decorative large spreading tree with layered branches, highly scented flowers and tasty sweet edible fruits. Excellent Top End native shade tree. Common urban & rural streetscape and parkland planting. Bird, butterfly attractant, edible fruit. 10-20m.

Tall riverine tree with attractive large leaves, layered form and purple ripe sweet edible fruit. Sap chewed or sucked like toffee. 5-10m

Medium sized compact tree with graceful and attractive form. White heavily scented tube shaped flowers and unique green-brown edible fruit. 8-12m