Very unique and attractive small shrub with decorative large white flowers throughout the year, and delicious sweet edible fruit. Ideal in pots or part shade gardens with ample water. 1-2M
Read MoreFlacourtia territorialis→
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Decorative endemic shrub or small tree with edible red berries and evergreen glossy green foliage. Eye-catching large fruits plump and bold when ripe. Favoured bush tucker. Grows in vine thickets and forests. Tolerates part shade. Unique and sought after feature or screening shrub. 1-3m
Read MoreElaeocarpus grandis→
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Large, extremely fast growing and rare NT Native pioneering tree with spreading canopy, distinctive buttress roots, profuse bird attracting flowers and bright red foliage flush. Spherical brilliant blue fruit high in Vitamin C and prized for edibility, useful for jams. Tolerates full sun or part shade, prefers rich well drained soils. 15-25M
Read MoreOpilia amentacea→
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Common, although extremely variable evergreen native vine, vigorous climber or scrambling shrub. Occasionally tree form. Wide ranging in coastal bushland, Acacia woodland, dry and riverine forest. Juicy cream grape-shaped edible fruits & seeds, with leaves cooked and eaten as a vegetable. Wide medicinal uses. 2-5M
Read MoreEnterolobium cyclocarpum→
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Spectacular fast growing South American leguminous shade tree with wide spreading spherical shade canopy. Dark-reddish brown bark, large edible ear/kidney shaped seed pods and extremely fragrant flowers. Nitrogen fixing tree which helps bind soil, preserve moisture & prevent erosion. Very hardy & drought tolerant cattle shade tree. Highly palatable seeds, foliage and fruit provide plentiful & extremely nutritious fodder for all livestock. 25-35M
Read MoreAdansonia digitata→
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The most widespread species of boab, native to Africa. Extremely long-lived 2,000+ years, with trunk diameter of 10M+. Stunning fast growing deciduous specimen feature tree for open sunny hot areas, with large white hanging scented flowers. Traditional food plant in Africa. Leaves, roots and fruits are edible. Very hardy & drought tolerant. 15-20M
Read MoreTerminalia microcarpa→
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Graceful, decorative large spreading tree with diagonally layered branches, highly scented flowers and tasty sweet edible purple fruits. Excellent fast growing Top End native shade tree. Red-maroon flush before dropping leaves, with foliage returning soon after in bold fluorescent green flush. Common urban & rural streetscape and parkland planting. Bird & butterfly attractant. 10-20M
Read MoreSyzygium fibrosum→
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Very attractive small tree with neat compact form & dense dark green foliage contrasting with profusion of cream flowers. Bright pink-red fruits can be eaten raw, used to make jam, flavourings or added to Gin/Vodka drinks. Excellent bird attractant, landscaping, streetscape and feature garden planting. 4-6M
Terminalia ferdinandiana→
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Small to medium semi-deciduous spreading bushland tree with pale green fruit, cream flowers and large oval leaves. The fruit is the world's highest known natural source of Vitamin C. Commercially harvested for its culinary uses including gourmet bush condiments like jams, chutneys and pickles. 5-7M
Read MoreSyzygium eucalyptoides bleeseri →
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Small to moderate sized tree with spreading canopy, large oval leaves, dense shade and showy white flowers. Edible large white fruit with dry sharp apple taste. Useful for filling and screening. 5-10M
Read MoreBridelia tomentosa→
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Bushy semi-deciduous edible shrub, more evergreen when irrigated. Tolerates full sun or part shade. Smooth tasty fleshy berries, black when ripe. Butterfly food plant. Associated with sandstone country, monsoon forests near freshwater streams, open forest and woodland. 3-5M
Read MoreAntidesma parvifolium→
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Delicious endemic NT Native edible. Favoured bush tucker. Small sprawling semi-deciduous shrub with dense glossy foliage & ripe purple fruits used to make dye, jam or eaten fresh. Found in sandstone country, monsoon thickets & open woodland. Male and female plants, best planted in multiples to maximise fruiting viability. Flowers & fruits from 2-3m tall. 1.5-3M
Read MoreAbelmoschus moschatus→
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Attractive trailing shrub. Watermelon pink to white/cream hibiscus-like flowers last one day, but prolific during wet season. Re-shoots from underground tuber with first rains. Tubers, leaves and shoots edible raw or cooked. Wide medicinal uses. Food plant for the Spotted Bollworm moth and Cotton Leaf roller. 1-1.5M
Read MoreAdansonia gregorii→
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Australia's only Boab species. Synonymous with the Kimberley, but also native to the NT. Large feature tree with unique broad bottle-shaped trunk, deciduous, white flowers. Seeds and pith edible. Fast growing statement feature tree. 5-15M
Read MoreAidia racemosa→
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Medium decorative feature shrub or small tree with layered growth. Cream, strongly scented flowers borne in small clusters along the branches. Attracts numerous birds and butterflies. Tasty edible shiny bright red fruit. Cyclone resistant. Excellent filler, feature & screening tree. 4-10M
Read MoreBrachychiton diversifolius→
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Medium to large decorative cyclone resistant shade tree. Small bright red bursts of flowers, large boat shaped seed pods, changing from green to black when ripe. Can be trained as a succulent bonsai due to the large tuber it develops from an early age. 5-15M
Read MoreBrachychiton megaphyllus→
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Extremely hardy small-medium feature shrub with showy bright red flowers when leafless, and enormous leaves. Recently re-discovered as Darwin's floral emblem. 2-4M
Read MoreBuchanania arborescens→
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Erect, handsome & slender medium sized evergreen shade tree. Densely foliated, with cream flowers attractive to birds & butterflies. Small sweet tasty edible fruit. Suitable for moist areas or well irrigated garden plantings. 8-12M
Read MoreCanarium australianum→
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Shapely medium sized shade tree. Flowers yellow, green or white. Common species in Northern Australia often mistaken for Mahogany, but more resilient and a suitable NT Native alternative. Found along stream banks or in transition vegetation from vine forest. Cream bark and edible seeds. 10-20M
Read MoreCeltis philippensis→
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Small fruiting understory tree with edible fleshy red fruits and bursts of white flowers. Found in vine forest and along creek lines and coastal dunes. Distinctive three-veined leaves. 4-10M
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