Beautiful small to medium Nth QLD wet/dry rainforest tree, with dark green glossy evergreen foliage and masses of stunning long creamy flowerheads. Host species for butterfly larvae, very attractive to bees and nectar eating birds. Popular park, streetscape and garden planting for floral displays, low maintenance and durability once established. Tolerates variety of well drained soils in sunny/shady locations. In cultivation generally 8-12M
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Fast growing, very hardy and evergreen understory bushy shrub or small tree. Smooth globular red-black fleshy berries favoured by birds. Widely distributed in coastal monsoon vine thickets, sand dunes, cliffs, rock outcrops, open woodland, sandstone and lowland country. Foundation ornamental screening tree for revegetation, coastal plantings and urban/rural gardens. 1-5M
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Medium sized stately wattle with attractive brown grey flaky bark and beautiful yellow flowers in bloom. Very hardy, fast growing and tolerates a variety of habitats. Common in sandstone escarpment, deep riverine sand and open forest or woodland. Excellent showy tree for gardens and rural properties. Also useful as windbreak and for rehabilitation or soil stabilisation. 2-6M
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Common medium to large NT paperbark found in heavy clay soils including regularly inundated coastal areas. Grey, brown or whitish papery bark, silky new foliage and white, cream or green-yellow dense flower spikes. Wide indigenous and medicinal uses. Leaves used for antibacterial/anti-inflammatory ‘Cajuput oil’. Excellent shade, shelter and estuarine habitat tree, able to tolerate brackish and acid sulphate soils. Can grow larger but commonly 10-20M
Read MoreDiospyros littorea→
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Elegant and hardy NT native coastal shade tree with dense canopy, often found in sand or mud behind mangroves or in monsoon vine forests. Mottled grey to black smooth bark, occasionally multi stemmed. Very wind resistant. Yellow-orange fruits throughout the year favoured by birds. 5-10M
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 MoreCycas armstrongii→
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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 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 MoreCallistemon viminalis→
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Stunning large, hardy & rare true-form NT Native shrub to small tree. (SYN: Melaleuca viminalis). Gorgeous foliage and profuse bright crimson red flower spikes, very attractive to a variety of native birds. Excellent fast growing & showy screening plant for sandy/clay soils in full sun. Useful for erosion control. Can tolerate coastal environments, light shade and be readily pruned. Requires moisture for establishment. 5-7M
Read MoreSemecarpus australiensis→
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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. 6-12M
Read MorePittosporum angustifolium→
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Distinctive small pendulous central Australian tree or shrub. Covered with bright cream to yellow flower blooms, and bright red sticky seeds. Useful small, unique and hardy filler tree. 6-8M
Read MoreCordia sebestena→
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Pretty and very fast growing ornamental coastal tree, native to the Bahamas. Beautiful dark red-orange flowers and sandpapery leaves. White, fragrant fleshy fruits. Tolerates part shade. Excellent small colourful flowering tree for quick growth. 5-10M
Read MoreBauhinia malabarica→
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Shrub or small screening tree, with lovely white flowers for much of the year. Can tolerate full sun or dappled shade. Drought resistant. Generally found in Eucalypt forest & stream margins. 4-8M
Read MoreWrightia saligna→
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Pretty small pendulous tree from savannah woodland with delicate dense weeping foliage, white-yellow flowers & corky bark. Highly sought after in parks and gardens as unique feature for infilling and densification amongst woodland garden plantings. Hardy specimen for sandy & rocky soils. 4-6M
Read MoreAcacia alleniana→
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Slender, open and delicate shrub/small ornamental tree, with fine needle-like leaves and regular bursts of pale yellow flowers blooming throughout. Hardy feature wattle for urban and rural garden beds. 2-5M
Read MoreAcacia auriculiformis→
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Large, hardy & very fast growing tree with dense foliage, creamy yellow and sweet scented flowers. Useful for shade, windbreaks, revegetation and rural property plantings. 10-20M
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