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
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Beautiful, iconic and endemic native Cycad found across Top End Eucalyptus and open deciduous woodland forests. One of the smallest species. Listed as vulnerable and fully protected in the NT. A stunning termite resistant ornamental landscape feature planting. Light orange-brown palm like new feathery leaves, becoming glossy at maturity. Extremely fire tolerant and long lived. Deciduous, less so under irrigation. Wide indigenous uses, although all parts considered toxic.
Read MoreAllosyncarpia ternata→
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One of the Top End's most impressive large cyclone & termite resistant shade trees. Majestic, dense & evergreen symmetrical canopy. Can live for over a hundred years. Important source of honey. Non invasive roots. An excellent large feature shade tree for rural properties or street & parkscape plantings. 15-20M
Read MoreAlphitonia excelsa→
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Common NT medium sized, spreading deciduous rainforest tree. Providing splendid shade in bloom. Bird and butterfly attractant, fragrant small white flowers. Termite resistant. Excellent rural and revegetation planting. 5-15M
Read MoreAlstonia actinophylla→
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One of the most popular and common large cyclone resistant shade trees in the Top End. Very handsome and stately feature specimen. Bird attractant, sweetly scented cream flowers and distinctive corky bark. 10-20M
Read MoreCallitris intratropica→
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Distinctive Top End pine with cone shaped form and lovely delicate bluey green/grey foliage. Very hardy large tree with aromatic timber, the source of Blue Cypress oil used in perfumes, cosmetics and aromatherapy. Traditional uses include analgesic, body wash and insect repellent. Can live to 200+ years. 10-18M
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Common cyclone resistant showpiece shade tree in Darwin parks and gardens. Large stately form, shady evergreen glossy canopy and white cream fragrant showy flowers. Hardy, bird attractant, cyclone and termite resistant. Excellent shelter tree for rural properties. 10-20M
Read MoreCalophyllum sil→
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Large ornamental feature tree with shady evergreen glossy canopy and white cream fragrant showy flowers. Hardy, bird attractant, cyclone and termite resistant. More slender leaves than Beauty Leaf. 10-20M
Read MoreCalophyllum soulattri →
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Large feature tree with shady evergreen glossy canopy and white cream fragrant showy flowers. Hardy, bird attractant, cyclone and termite resistant. Found in riparian and monsoon vine forest. 10-12M
Read MoreCorymbia bella→
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Superb, stately, drought tolerant shade tree with gnarled branches through the canopy. Bird attractant, highly perfumed cream flowers, termite resistant. One of the Top End's most widely recognised big feature white gums. 8-15M
Read MoreEucalyptus brevifolia→
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Pretty small to medium endemic mallee gum. Widespread in the Kimberley & VRD with smooth creamy white bark, ageing to pink/grey. Evergreen blue-green foliage and cream flowers. Forms a lignotuber to resist fire & drought. Requires a sunny position with well drained soils. 6-8M
Read MoreFicus aculeata→
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Shapely and very hardy small fig tree. Tasty green-yellow edible fruits with clear, sweet nectar rich in Vitamin C and favoured by birds. Waterwise & tolerates diverse habitats. Separate male and female plants. 4-8M
Read MoreGanophyllum falcatum→
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Graceful medium sized termite resistant shade & screening tree. Lovely natural spreading canopy & elegant form with rusty mottled bark. Shiny bright green foliage and masses of incredible bright orange-red sweet edible fruit. Stunning feature tree for parks, gardens, urban and rural properties. 10-15M
Read MoreMaranthes corymbosa→
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One of the most popular large cyclone & termite resistant shade trees in the Top End. Beautiful large spreading evergreen canopy, which weeps for screening & windbreaks or can be lifted for excellent shade. Suitable for planting around parks and playgrounds, and on rural and large urban properties. 10-20M
Read MoreMimusops elengi (NT Native)→
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Rare and elegant large shade tree with wonderful form and dense dark green foliage providing excellent shade. Fragrant cream flowers with bright red small round fruits. Bird attractant. Termite & cyclone resistant. Tolerates coastal conditions. Suitable for rural gardens, park & streetscapes. 10-15M
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Elegant medium feature tree with attractive rounded form and dark green foliage providing excellent dense shade. Fragrant cream flowers & bright red-orange edible fruits. Termite and cyclone resistant. Commonly seen across Darwin as streetscape planting. Prunable and easily shaped. 5-8M
Read MoreSyzygium forte→
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Beautiful large shade tree with rich red-brown bark, dark green foliage and masses of showy white flowers, which are attractive to birds & bees. Large edible white fruit. Popular cyclone & termite resistant park, streetscape and rural planting. 12-18M
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