A small, compact and very distinctive feature and accent shrub with holly shaped foliage, bold new crimson growth and blooms of bright yellow flowers. Very hardy & durable small feature plant for garden beds, urban and rural plantings. 1-2M
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 MoreBreynia cernua→
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Dense & bushy fast growing ornamental shrub. Gently weeping deep burgundy/claret 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. Colourful hardy specimen for urban plantings and garden beds. 1.5-3M
Read MoreBuchanania obovata→
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Deciduous woodland tree related to the commercial mango, with abundant green edible plum like fruit. Hardy species prized as a tasty bush tucker. Fruits rich in protein, dietary fibre, essential minerals and one of the highest commercially available sources of folate. 4-10M
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 MoreCallistemon 'Dawson River’ →
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Stunning hardy large NT Native shrub (SYN: Melaleuca viminalis) to small tree with gorgeous weeping 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. 4M
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
Read MoreCalophyllum inophyllum→
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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 MoreCalytrix exstipulata→
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Incredibly impressive small and very hardy feature shrub bursting with masses of showy pink-purple flowers through the dry season. Excellent showpiece feature shrub for well drained & poor soils. Best planted in multiples as challenging survivability in cultivation. 1-4M
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 MoreCanavalia rosea→
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Spreading decorative trailing groundcover. Pretty pink-purple pea shaped flowers seen over much of the dry season and large beans, exploding when ripe. Pretty fast growing and very hardy creeper for coastal rehabilitation, esplanades, streetscapes, rural properties and urban gardens. 0.5M
Read MoreCarallia brachiata→
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Impressive ornamental freshwater shade tree with masses of small red edible fruit. Naturally occurs on the margins of streams and swamps, in coastal vine thickets and monsoon forests. Layered & widely spreading branches give neat & elegant form. One of the few species known to support the ‘4 O'Clock moth'. 5-12M
Read MoreCasuarina cunninghamiana→
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Tall, hardy and fast growing riverine tree with pendulous needle like foliage and hard woody cones. Endemic to Australia and also common along east coast. Pretty tree for rural gardens and for erosion control/soil stabilisation. Tolerates inundation. 10-15M
Read MoreCasuarina equisetifolia→
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Large feature she-oak tree with slender weeping green needle like foliage, found widely across coastal Darwin. Pretty tree for rural fencelines, borders & gardens and for erosion control/soil stabilisation. 10-12M
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
Read MoreChrysopogon elongatus→
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Hardy and attractive tall & densely tufted grass with fine white feathery plume. Provides contrast, border and low screening for urban and rural garden beds, ponds, pools, rockeries and stabilisation/run off control. Very tough landscape feature grass. Can be cut back annually after seeding. 1-2M
Read MoreChrysopogon fallax→
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Erect densely tufted, perennial grass. Long lived & deep rooted. Widespread in open forest, woodlands & grasslands. Thrives in moist areas but reasonably hardy. Important for stabilisation, erosion control and as food source for gouldian, long-tailed & other finches. Endemic to Australia. 1-1.2M
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