Showy, hardy small shrub with upright form. Very unique thick oval leaves, silvery-green, with ridged veins. Large bright yellow ball flowers. Eye-catching large kidney shaped seed pods. Requires sandy or rocky well-drained soils. A cheerful and distinctive feature for gardens and rockeries 1-2.5M
Read MoreAcacia stellaticeps→
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Small and hardy shrub tending to a rounded or flat-topped form with attractive yellow spherical flowers. Small green to grey-green triangular leaves. Excellent small low-maintenance shrub for gardens and rockeries, borders and edging. Prefers sandy well-drained soils and full sun. 0.3 - 1.5M
Read MoreGrevillea pyramidalis→
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Small tree or shrub with slender cream flowers forming spectacular pyramids at the ends of branches. Unique corky, grey and fissured bark, revealing red underneath. Narrow pendulous silver-grey leaves. Prefers sandy or gravelly well-drained soils in full sun. A rare and striking feature grevillea for gardens and rockeries. Handle with care; toxic seed coating burns skin. 3-5M
Read MoreFicus subpuberula→
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Medium sized multi-branched fig found in rocky areas and on escarpments. Pendulous leaves a striking blue or grey-green colour. Attractive bright green fruit. A hardy and eye-catching feature tree for parks and gardens. 5-10M
Read MorePlumbago zeylanica→
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Scrambling shrub or small herb with elegant white to pale blue star-shaped flowers. Small pill shaped seed pods with sticky hairs. Grows as an understory plant in monsoon forest and vine thickets. Prized for its usefulness as a shade tolerant ground cover in urban and rural gardens. 0.2-1M
Read MoreHibiscus menzeliae→
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Endemic hibiscus with prolific blooms of large soft pink flowers with delicate crepe-paper like petals. Prickly grey-green leaves are often heart shaped. Fast growing and hardy. An eye-catching addition of colour to urban and rural gardens and rockeries. Requires full sun. 1.5 - 3M
Read MoreHibiscus brennanii→
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Rare and endemic hibiscus with velvety soft grey-green foliage and large powder pink flowers. Very hardy small shrub from the Kakadu region. A highly sought after ornamental addition to urban and rural gardens and rockeries. Requires full sun. 1.5 - 3M
Read MoreCrotalaria retusa→
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Colourful short lived/perennial shrub with yellow pea flowers and rattling seed pods. Highly attractive to native butterflies, the Swamp/Plain Tiger and Common Crow species. Thought to be toxic to some livestock, otherwise a very attractive small garden bed feature specimen. 1M
Read MoreAcacia lysiphloia→
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Spreading shrub with characteristic bright red-brown peeling ‘minni ritchi’ bark and generous flushes of yellow cylindrical flowers. Short, grey-green lightly furred and somewhat sticky leaves. Versatile and attractive shrub for full sun gardens. 1-4M
Read MoreHakea arborescens→
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Small tree with narrow grey-green leaves, large beaked woody fruits, winged seeds and intricate yellow-orange flowers. Eye-catching fruits split and remain on tree for several months after seeding. Hardy, unique and versatile tree. 3-6M
Read MoreHakea lorea→
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Shrub or small tree with unique needle-like leaves, sometimes weeping in habit. Striking corky bark and magnificently bold cream flowers, which can grow from trunk. Uncommon in cultivation. Full sun and rocky or sandy soils. 2-7m
Read MoreGrevillea sp. Magela Creek→
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Extremely rare Grevillea endemic to the Magela Creek area in western Arnhem Land. Blazing and radiant bright red flowers and rigid notched leaves. Stunning feature shrub for parks, gardens and rockeries. Prefers full sun and rocky or sandy soils. 1-2M
Read MoreAcacia sublanata→
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Hardy endemic sprawling shrub or small tree. Striking miniature grey-green angular foliage with lightly furred stems. Bright yellow globular flowers. Dense form provides excellent habitat for native birds. Versatile feature, screening or border plant for gardens, rockeries and streetscapes. Prefers full sun. 1-3M
Read MoreAcacia tumida→
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Highly variable shrub or small tree. Distinct powdery whitish bark, bold blue-green crescent moon shaped leaves and profusions of bright yellow cylindrical flowers. Hardy and fast growing specimen ideal for borders and screening. Prefers full sun. 2-6M
Read MoreCycas angulata→
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Australia’s largest Cycad palm, NT’s most robust and fastest growing. Native to Borroloola/Gulf country. Showy dark green fronds, striking grey-black trunk and roundish fruit turning brown-orange when ripe. Found in open grassy woodland. Iconic feature plant for parks and gardens. 3-10M
Read MoreAcacia humifusa→
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Lovely shrub or ground cover with soft blue-green semi-circular miniature elephant ear shaped leaves and bright yellow cylindrical flower spikes. Can flower throughout the year. Ideal for infilling and low screening in gardens and rockeries. Prefers full sun and sandy soils. 0.5-2M
Read MoreGrevillea erythroclada→
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Rare, slender small-medium tree with large clusters of striking cream flowers. Unusual long, fine needle-like leaves and rough, corky grey bark. Uncommon in cultivation. Prefers sandy soils in full sun. 5-7M
Corymbia dunlopiana→
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Endemic small Bloodwood with dazzling bright red flowers, twisted and irregular branches, sometimes weeping, and characteristic bristly leaves. Rough grey or brown bark. Hardy, unique and unusual feature tree for parks and gardens. 5-7M
Read MoreAcacia monticola→
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Medium sized spreading shrub with beautiful and distinctive red-brown peeling ‘minni-ritchi’ bark. Small leaves with prolific bright yellow globular flowers. Excellent for garden beds and rockeries. Prefers full sun and rocky or sandy soils. 2-5M
Read MoreGrevillea sp. Nabarlek→
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Very rare NT endemic Grevillea restricted to the Narbarlek area of western Arnhem Land. Ornate feature garden planting with exquisite pale pink pendulous flowers and unusual deeply lobed spiky foliage. Prefers full sun and sandy soils but can tolerate seasonal inundation 1-5M
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