Beautiful mostly evergreen gum tree endemic to the Top End. Gorgeous pale pink to yellowish new bark, maturing to stunning smooth white bark throughout. Ascending branches, blue grey tinged foliage and open crown. Small cream green flower clusters. Often found in heavy soils on seasonally flooded, low lying areas of the western Top End although hardy garden or parkland specimen once established. 8-18M

Stunning slender medium sized ghost gum, endemic to the Top End. Scaly scarf of lower bark becoming smooth yellowish to creamy white - orange brown upper bark. Semi-glossy narrow pendulous green foliage creates excellent residential, rural and parkland shade. White flowers an important source of nectar for native birds & bees. Grows in open forest, sandstone escarpments and plateaus from Litchfield, Pine Creek through Arnhem Land to Gulf of Carpentaria. 7-12M

Medium sized semi-deciduous and extremely hardy woodland shade tree with dense spreading crown. Rough tessellated blackish grey lower trunk, abruptly changing to smooth, white above. Stunning new season reddish pink-purple foliage with creamy white flowers, an important source of nectar for native birds & bees. 9-12M

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

Delightful medium sized slender sub tropical Nth Qld tree. Large drooping leaves, attractive pendulous sprays of reddish brown flowers and refreshingly tart red-purple fruit, considered one of Australia's best wild fruits. Useful in jams, jellies, cordials and sauces. Tolerates part or full sun, prefers moist fertile soils. Attractive to birds, bees and insects. 4-8M

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Medium sized fast growing & hardy ornamental shade tree. Featuring bright red bead seeds, useful for making soap & jewellery. Dense shade for rural properties & revegetation projects. 3-10M

NT Native rain tree. Very large feature tree with huge spreading symmetrical canopy. Hardy, fast growing and providing impressive shade. Highly scented white flowers. After several years establishing performs well with little water. Semi-deciduous. Excellent planting for rural properties and as cattle fodder. 10-15M

Very large feature tree with huge spreading symmetrical canopy. Hardy, fast growing and providing impressive shade. Highly scented reddish-pink to cream-golden coloured flowers. After several years establishing performs well with little water. Excellent planting for rural properties and as cattle fodder. 18-30M

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

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

Distinctive medium sized drought tolerant tree with clusters of beautiful soft, white flowers and papery textured winged fruits. Occurs in a variety of soil types in semi-arid regions and savanna woodlands. 6-10M

Impressive small tree with handsome low spreading canopy. Becomes covered with bright red pendulous droops of stunning flowers, followed by profusion of four-angled winged fruit. Urban feature or rural planting. Mostly 3-5M shrub but can grow into larger tree.

Hardy, drought tolerant tree with pendulous branches, attractive small butterfly shaped foliage and velvety pink tubular flowers. Rich in nectar for birds, butterflies and bees and protein source for cattle. 5-10M

Tall layered deciduous tree with stunning red flowers when leafless, unique woody thorns on trunk & buttress roots. Kapok seed pod filled with white fluffy stuffing. Flowers and leaves edible. Occurs in monsoon vine forests and river banks. Related to the Boab. 10-20M

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

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

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

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