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Secondary/MatureA medium tree much sought after for its durable timber. The leaves are aromatic when crushed. The white flowers appear from Sept to Feb. The fruit is a woody, prickly capsule which opens into five segments releasing winged seed.
One of the largest buttressed trees of our native rainforest. Very attractive tree for planting in large gardens or rainforest restoration. Has proved quiet cold tolerant in recent frosts.
An uncommon attractive shrub native to Sth Qld and NSW. Growing to 3-7m, it produces masses of small white flowers followed by a sweet aromatic edible fruit, the aftertaste is a little like the taste of orange peel. The flowers are attractive to butterflies and it is the host for numerous papilionid catterpillars.
A hardy tree for drier sites frequently grown for shade or stock fodder. Trees have a straight stout trunk and produce cream flowers in spring. Indigenous Australians used the bark fibres to make rope and string, the wood was used for fire sticks. A common tree in drier rainforests.
Attractive rainforest pine that bears greenish seeds on swollen edible stalks. The purple fruit are grape like with a sweet juicy pulp with a subtle plum flavour. The slightly resinous fruit can be used for both sweet and savoury recipes. It is an attractive hedge due to its contrasting dark and lime green foliage. The timber is popular as a cabinet making.
This is the tallest of the native pines and it is quite capable of reaching heights of more than 40 meters making it an impressive addition to my garden. It is a wonderful bird-attracting tree, as they love to nest in its protective prickly foliage and is an excellent host for lots of native orchid species.
A tall tree with a fluted trunk and bushfood potential. This tree produces a small apple-sized fruit that is eaten by rainforest mammals. The edible flesh is a rich red, with a delicate, slightly sweet flavour. 28m
A highly ornamental tree, native to Nth Qld Rainforests. Beautiful yellow flowers with prominent anthers occuring in winter. Its glossy green leaves makes it an ideal landscape specimen as far south as Sydney.
Small tree, with showy pink new leaf growth in winter, fruits are developed in summer and are bird attracting. Hardy once established.
Handsome large tree for parks and gardens. Has large edible nuts and is cold tolerant. A symmetrical pine suitable for container growing. Full sun.
This is a very attractive small tree especially when it is in full flush as the tree is cover with limp pink new growth. It has a dense bushy habit and is excellent for coastal areas as it is tollerant of salt winds. It is native to littoral and seasonally dry rainforests from the mid north coast of NSW through to north Queensland.
As a member of the Mimosaceae the similarity of this trees seeds are like the Acacia and are borne in pods and split when mature. The small greenish-white flowers are seen in summer and followed by flattened papery seed pods. Hardy pioneer rainforest tree.
Deciduous strangling fig. Food source for the rare and endangered Coxens Fig-parrot and Wompoo fruit dove.
Sub-tropical and dry rainforest tree growing from Richmond River, NSW to Gympie, SE QLD.The yellow, elastic and durable timber was used extensively for coach building because of its steam bending qualities. Good shade tree.
This is a large spreading strangling fig with a dense shady crown. It is an excellent bird attracting tree and is beautiful if grown in a container or used for bonsai.
A small to medium tree with a bushy habit. The dark green leaves have rusty brown hairs on the underside producing a fascinating colour change on windy days. Makes a beautifull shade tree, very hardy.
White Beech is a large, handsome, semi-deciduous tree that makes a fantastic feature tree in large gardens or parks. It is also a very useful bush regeneration and cabinet timber tree as it is hardy, moderately fast growing and produces a durable, easily-worked, and non-shrinking timber said to be as valuable as Red Cedar (Toona ciliata).
Sub-tropical and dry rainforest tree growing from Richmond River, NSW to Gympie, SE QLD.The yellow, elastic and durable timber was used extensively for coach building because of its steam bending qualities. Good shade tree.
Medium sized tree with scaly bark. Round fruits are cream tinged with pink that split into 3 or 4 segments when ripe. Excellent cabinet timber.
Small tidy tree with slender trunk and compact crown. Red fruits are bird attractive. Suitable as a street tree. Hardy in full sun.
Heavy flowering and fruit make this an attractive addition to a rainforest garden. Flowers are scented and arranged in conspicuous panicles. Native from the mid coast of NSW to the Atherton Tablelands in Qld
A magnificent tree that is suitable for larger gardens, the kauri has a tall trunk and a large crown. Planted in an open position it will become a magnificent feature tree. Requires a moist soil for best results. Protect from frost when very young. Can also be used for an indoor plant, where its leathery leaves are very attractive
Common pioneer tree across the east coast. Makes a versatile fast growing, bird attracting tree for rainforest regeneration plots. Do not plant near dwellings as branches are brittle.
The trunk is generally buttressed with a large diameter and the canopy can spread over almost the same distance as the height of the tree. Sometimes cultivated as an ornamental but too large for household plantings. 40m
This is a large spreading strangling fig with a dense shady crown. It is an excellent bird attracting tree. Food source for rare and endangered 'Coxens Fig Parrot' and 'Wompoo Fruit Dove'. Perfect specimen for Bonsai or container plant.
These large evergreen trees have short main trunks or several main trunks supporting a dense canopy of lustrous dark green leaves on slightly pendulous branches. They produce small green figs which ripen to salmon pink. 20m
These large evergreen trees have short main trunks or several main trunks supporting a dense canopy of lustrous dark green leaves on slightly pendulous branches. They produce small green figs which ripen to salmon pink. 20m
An attractive tree with dark glossy leaves and a dense crown. As a name suggests it prefers wet areas in rainforests such as creekbanks. Water Gum provides food for the blue triangle butterfly. Fruiting occurs in Autumn.
This is an easy to grow attractive rainfofrest tree, it has bright red new growth and delicious fruits for those who like tartness. The common name comes from ridges in the wood beneath the bark. The corduroy tamarind can grow into a large shade tree to about 30m.
Small tidy tree with slender trunk and compact crown. Red fruits are bird attractive. Suitable as a street tree. Hardy in full sun.
The bark and leaves of this tree are shaken in water to produce foam that contains a chemical that stuns fish. An attractive tree with ferny foliage and a rounded crown. Irritating hairs surround the orange capsule that releases brown seed. 8m
This large buttressed tree is found in the subtropical rainforests north of the Willilams River.
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The name for this tree is derived from the colour of its heartwood, which resembles a fair maiden’s blush. Young pink foliage. A moisture loving plant that can grow into a large buttressed tree. Native rainforest species of Eastern Australia
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This Fig can take two forms, as a magnificent tall spreading tree or as a strangling vine depending on where the seed lands. The orange coloured fig turns a dark purple when ripe. The edible figs appear around February until May. 40m
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Medium to large fast growing timber or specimen tree with purple and white flowers and bright blue-purple fruits which attract native pigeons. Excellent in tub when young. Partly deciduous. This superb rainforest tree is difficult to germinate, this year we have good stocks and are offering them on special while we have plenty.
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A tall tree with a fluted trunk and bushfood potential. This tree produces a small apple-sized fruit that is eaten by rainforest mammals. The edible flesh is a rich red, with a delicate slightly sweet flavour.
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The large, bell-shaped flowers are usually deep pink and occur in clusters at the ends of the branches. The flowers are very spectacular and are followed by seed capsules which contain many large seeds.
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Also called the mango pine, this deciduous or semi-deciduous tree is found in New Guinea and Australia chiefly in coastal areas. The glossy leaves tend to be whorled at the ends of the branches, The fragrant white flowers are in long pendulous spikes and appear just prior to the new growth flush.
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The Coolamon reaches upto 25 - 30m. A rainforest tree it is also an endangered species. Plant in rich soil with adequate moisture. Attractive red-pink flowers with large edible fruit.
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A slow growing, large, evergreen tree prized for its dark, green glossy, leaves and flushes of bronze- red new growth. Finely fringed flowers are attractive to birds. Uses include street tree, specimen tree, hedging, windbreak and on roadside plantings. Also known for use in timber production.
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Large buttressed tree in natural conditions, much smaller in cultivation. New growth is bronze-pink, foliage is dense. Hardy in full sun if ample water is available, otherwise, prefers shade when young.
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A magnificent tree that is suitable for larger gardens, the kauri has a tall trunk and a large crown. Planted in an open position it will become a magnificent feature tree. Requires a moist soil for best results. Protect from frost when very young. Can also be used for an indoor plant, where its leathery leaves are very attractive
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A tall slender palm with a distinctive swollen base. The white underside of the fronds separates it from the similar A. cunninghamiana. Needs protection from both frost and full sun.
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A spectacular native rainforest tree for large gardens. Bright green, shiny, palmate shaped leaves with red bell-shaped flowers in summer. Flowers best after a hot dry summer. Tolerant of most soil types and positions.
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Australias most spectacular flowering rainforest tree with brilliant red flowers in mid spring. Superb shade tree and very hardy, will grow in most regions of Australia. Grafted trees will flower within 3 years and selected from a vibrant flowering selection.
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A rare rainforest tree from northern NSW & southern QLD. Small white flowers are followed by eye catching wrinkled red-brown seed pods that are eye catching and orange on the inside. Podes ripen April to December and bear shiny black seeds.
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Flowers are produced in the spring or summer, , like masses of fluffy whit feathers scattered over the tree. These are followed by the eye catching seed pods which are yellow and red and curl back on themselves to reveal the black seeds. It prefers well-drained rich soil.
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A large bushy tree with attractive foliage. Birds love the black fruits, also known as the white walnut tree.
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The black palm is endemic to the wet tropics of north Queensland. The edible flesh of the fruits are much sought after by cassowaries. Black palms will only thrivein situations that are humid and warm year round. They need rich soil and some shade when young.
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A small to medium tree with a bushy habit. The dark green leaves have rusty brown hairs on the underside producing a fascinating colour change on windy days. Makes a beautifull shade tree, very hardy.
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This rare and endangered tree was heavily logged for its timber which is as beautiful as red cedar once it has been soaked to remove the onion scent. If the bark is scratched this also has the aroma of onions. The bright pinkish red fruits attract the beautiful Wompoo and Rose crowned fruit doves, the fruits also smell of onions. The tree is large and attractive and is found in the edges of sub tropical rain forests and in the areas where the rainforest meets the eucalypt forests of northern NSW and southern Queensland. Trees will grow best in well drained rich soil.
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A beautiful shade tree, suitable for parks or large blocks which attracts birds and fruit-bats. Tall tree, (strangler), widely buttressed, growing to 45 m in sub-tropical and littoral rainforests. Makes a handsome tub plant when young.
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As a strangler fig the seeds germinate high in the canopy of the rainforest on a limb or in the fork of a tree. The small trees sends out ariel roots which head for the ground where they take root and begin the process of strangling the host tree, this can take 100 years or more to completely rot the original tree leaving a latice work of roots and a hollow trunked fig tree. They can be grown as a free standing tree provided they have plenty of room, makes a lovely indoor potted plant or bonsai. Fruits are edible.
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Native rainforest tree valued as a timber, especially for flooring. Flowers attract Orchid butterflies, bees, wasps, moths, honeyeaters and fruit and blossom bats. High branches provide nesting and resting sites for birds. An excellent shade and avenue tree.
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Mature pencil cedars are sparsely branched with an umbrella-type canopy of long leaves. Very fast growing with a year growth rate of up to 3 mts. A handsome foliage plant for subtropical gardens and useful indoor specimen when young.
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A good shade tree with glossy, dark green foliage. Needs well-drained soil in a partially shaded position. Makes an excellent indoor plant. Leaves are pale grey and have a felt-like feel underneath.
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The large prominent fruits of this tree will change as they age from a light pink to a dark red. The tree is large with a large spreading crown. Often the trunk in older specimens is buttressed. This tree is attractive to fruit eating birds and other wildlife.
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A fast growing dry rainforest tree suitable for larger gardens and windbreaks. Attractive in both flower and fruit. Aborigines made necklaces out of the seed after eating the flesh. The fruit is attractive to birds, especially silvereyes.
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This tall shrub or small tree flowers in its third year. It is often grown as a street tree or specimen where its sweetly scented cream flower spikes can be appreciated. Retains its compact shape when grown in full sun. Frost tender when young.
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First discovered in 1978 in a tiny area with Melville National Park, this palm is now one of the most widely planted in the world. Famous for it bushy fronds and slightly bulbous base. Able to survive heat, salt winds and seasonally dry conditions. Slow growing.
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An attractive spreading tree with glossy leaflets. Flowers are insignificant. Showy fruits occur during winer and are two-lobed, yellow or red with large black seeds.
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This slender tree is crowned with large velvety leaves when young. The fruit of Native Tamarind is yellow-brown and hairy. The flesh is a yellow-orange colour, is sour but pleasant, and has been used in making jams. Bird attracting.
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A handsome compact tree reaching 5-10m, with spectacular seed pod - fire engine red lining with deep black edible peanut flavoured nuts. The tree will ususally fruit within 2-3 years. Semi deciduous in the subtropical climates.
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A fast growing rainforest tree with masses of pink flowers along the branches in summer, attracting many species of birds and butterflies. The eudia is the host tree for the ulysses butterfly and may flower when only a year old.
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A native tree with delightful purple fruit this is a favourite of the lilly pilly group. The delicate fruit is aromatic with a sweetish slightly gingery or turpentine flavour. Fruit is spongy and delicate. The glossy green leaves have numerous large oil glands that give a distinctive smell when crushed and distinguish it from other lilly pillies.
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The bark and leaves of this tree are shaken in water to produce foam that contains a chemical that stuns fish. An attractive tree with ferny foliage and a rounded crown. Irritating hairs surround the orange capsule that releases brown seed. 8m
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Attractive small tree has the ability to survive in a wide range of habitats. The small white fluffy blossum are born in early summer with mass fruitings occurring in autumn every few years. Most hardy frost tolerant lilly pilly
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A spreading rainforest tree with shiny pinnate grey green leaves. The fruits are plum-like, purple-black and edible. New growth has a pinkish tinge.
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Tall palm with a large crown of fan-shaped fronds. Massed cream flowers are followed by black fruits. Hardy in full sun and various soils, but needs plenty of water. Attractive indoor plant, although prickly.
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Masses of white flowers appear in the spring, followed by fruits every second or third summer. The large brighly coloured purple fruit are tasteless and floury by human standards. The tree is a splendid ornamental, hardy in full sun and tolerant of some frost. It can grow into a large butressed 35-40m tree. The bright red new growth can be seen from a distance.
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A north Qld native, this large rainforest tree has a spreading crown of large leaves. The brown fruit envelopes the highly nutritious nuts that are delicious roasted. Commonly used in Indonesian dishes, curry pastes and as a meat tenderiser. The nuts should not be eaten raw as the toxin in the oil can induce nausea and vomiting. The early settlers found that the high oil content of the nuts enabled them to burn with a smoky flame for up to 20 minutes.
Weed Warning: This large rainforest tree is a north Qld native, however it is a very vigorous self seeder and can cause concern outside of its local area, producing an abundance of the brown fruit.
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One of the largest buttressed trees of our native rainforest. Very attractive tree for planting in large gardens or rainforest restoration. Has proved quiet cold tolerant in recent frosts.
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This tree has beautiful 30cm sprays of yellow-orange flowers in summer. Drought resistant. Pigeons, parrots, cuckoos, silver eyes and Australian ravens feed on this species.
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The lemon myrtle occurs naturally throughout coastal Qld rainforests. It is a spectacular ornamental tree due to both its appearance and the superb fragrance. The leaves and flowers are used in cooking and as a refreshing tea. This selection is a Limpinwood cutting grown selection with high volatile oil content.
Warning
This species is susceptible to Myrtle Rust (Puccinia psidii s.l.)It has been observed in the field with moderate to severe damage and will require ongoing treatment to control the rust. For more information follow this link.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/plant/myrtle-rust
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A seedling form of the variety 'Hunchy'. A compact shrub to around 3m tall and 1m wide. Masses of white flowers followed by berries in Summer and Autumn.
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Native to dry rainforests from the Richmond River to the Torres Strait islands. Fruits are very attractive to Australian king parrots.
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Shrub or small tree whose leaves are dark green on the upper surface and yellowish below. Small yellow flowers are followed by shiny black berries for the birds in late summer and autumn. 4 to 10m
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Flowers are largre white, fluffy and very ornamental. They heve red fleshed, succulent fruits in clusters in Winter and Spring.Makes an excellent bushy screen plant.
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Tall palm with a large crown of fan-shaped fronds. Massed cream flowers are followed by black fruits. Hardy in full sun and various soils, but needs plenty of water. Attractive indoor plant, although prickly.
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A spectacular small tree with brilliant yellow flowers in spring. Slow growing but worth the wait. Shiny heart-shaped leaves are pale green, creating a dense shady canopy.
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An attractive spreading tree with glossy leaflets. Flowers are insignificant. Showy fruits occur during winer and are two-lobed, yellow or red with large black seeds.
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Medium to large tree, normally inhabiting creek banks. Drooping foliage, usually with some bright red leaves. White flowers. Very fast and hardy if ample water is available.
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An excellent small spreading tree for coastal planting or other sites with very good drainage. Dense clusters of small greenish flowers are followed by bird attracting black fruit.
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This shrub has a graceful weeping habit with aromatic leaves and smothered with delicate, perfumed pink flowers. Attractive to nectar and fruit eating birds. Very hardy growing in less fertile sites, full sun and part shade.
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A dainty small tree or large shrub with fine pointed leaves which are a beautiful bright pink colour when new. Suitable for tub-growing and as a shade tree. Fruits are red with black seeds and are bird-attractive. Hardy in sun or shade.
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Found in wetter areas of dry rainforest and lowland rainforest in sth Qld and Nth NSW. Yellow flowers in summer followed by bird attracting fruit in autumn / winter. Large tree to 20m.
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This is one of the most stunning rainforest trees with a spectacular flowering in spring. Adapting well to cool climates the tree waratah will happily flower as far south as Melbourne. It will flower most prolifically if grown in full sun in deep rich soil with extra water given in periods of hot dry weather.
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Tall shrub to medium sized tree native to subtropical rainforest Northern NSW.
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This is one of the most stunning rainforest trees with a spectacular flowering in spring. Adapting well to cool climates the tree waratah will happily flower as far south as Melbourne. It will flower most prolifically if grown in full sun in deep rich soil with extra water given in periods of hot dry weather.
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Sub-tropical and dry rainforest tree, attractive shade tree for large gardens and parks. Flowers are pleasantly perfumed when young but odour becomes offensive with age. Small to medium tree in cultivated state, fast growing when young.
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Bushy small tree with dark, shiny leaves and pretty white edible fruit. Hardy in coastal areas in full sun, provided water is available.
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This tree has racemes of fragrant, light-yellow blossoms. The slender flattened pods become twisted as they split open at maturity to release up to 12 brilliant red, lens shaped, extremely hard seeds. The hard red wood is ideal for cabinet making. 15m
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An outstanding small tree that prefers warm conditions and some shade. Striking edible purple fruits that make excellent jam. The var.jerseyana is the southern form which is generally a larger plant than its the northern var. pruriens.
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Medium sized tree to 18m with a spreading open canopy. An important food source for blue butterflies. Hardy.
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A large bushy tree with attractive foliage particularly in windy weather
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This stunning rainforest tree has strong aniseed scented leaves that make a delicious refreshing aniseed tea. The leaves are often used for flavouring desserts, sauces and preserves.
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Pink trumpet flowers are a striking feature of this hardy climbing native plant. The Bower of beauty is a vigorous climber that likes part shade but accepts full sun as well. This popular and well known variety is native to NSW and Queensland but is often seen growing all over Australia. It can be easily trained over fences and trellises forming a dense screen.
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Prolific purple flowers, like the introduced Wistaria, however the leaves are retained all year. It is very showy, fast-growing and a reliable climber. It can cope with cold once established and requires strong supports to grow.
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A beautiful tree with small white fragrant flowers that make a spectacular contrast against the dark green leaves. The fruits look like little ping-pong balls. The tree can tolerate full strength seawater and grows along the seashore. 20m
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Rare cassia, native to North NSW and South Qld, found in lowland subtropical rainforest. Dark bushy tree to 10m with spectacular showers of golden flowers in spring time.
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Small rainforest tree native to subtropical through to warm temperate rainforest, prefering coller areas. Usually reaches 10-12m in open gardens. Fast growing and flowers early with striking cream/peach coloured flowers.
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Very handsome, shapely tree with dark, wavy, scented leaves. New growth is striking. Foliage retained to the ground. Tolerates a wide range of conditions but looks best in partial shade
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Attractive small tree has the ability to survive in a wide range of habitats. The small white fluffy blossum are born in early summer with mass fruitings occurring in autumn every few years. Most hardy frost tolerant lilly pilly
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Hardy shrub or small tree with glossy grey green foliage and black, bird attractive fruits. Prefers semi-shade.10m
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During spring it bears long sprays of small pink flowers followed by attractive yellowish three lobed fruit, which open to show glossy black seed set in an orange aril.
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A hardy small tree with a spreading crown creating good shade. Small panicles of pale flowers are followed by bird-attracting fruits. Tough in drier sites, reasonably fast requiring little care.
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Rainforest tree native to North QLD. Very bushy and attractive tree with large glossy leaves and fragrant, nectar-rich, creamy-white flowers.
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This rare species is a sml-med attractive tree 8-15m naturally occuring in Nth QLD. A sought after bushfood with a large edible juicy aril that resembles the asian lychee in taste. Prefers protected position in sub/ tropical gardens.
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This slender tree is crowned with large velvety leaves when young. The fruit of Native Tamarind is yellow-brown and hairy. The flesh is a yellow-orange colour, is sour but pleasant, and has been used in making jams. Bird attracting.
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(Previously Dysoxylum muelleri) Native rainforest tree used for cabinet making. The heart wood is a rich red colour and resembles Rosewood or Rose Mahogony but lacks the odour of that wood
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Low bushy tree, occasionally reaching upto 30m. Shows admirable timber qualities and beautiful red fruits and attractive coppery new growth. The nuts can be used as a bush food after specific preparation.
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Medium-sized to large tree, A strangler in lowland subtropical rainforest from the Clarence in NSW to northern QLD.
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Australias most spectacular flowering rainforest tree with brilliant red flowers in mid spring. Superb shade tree and very hardy, will grow in most regions of Australia. Grafted trees will flower within 3 years and selected from a vibrant flowering selection.
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A large impressive buttressed rainforest tree best suited to cool mountain situations. Fast growing with an attractive red flush.
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Large butressed tree common to north Qld rainforests. Very ornamental in summer with appealing red flushes and heavy clusters of cream flowers. Prefers cooler mountain climate.
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This is a very attractive medium sized tree growing to around 10m. The stunning new growth has an unusual shiny metallic blue-black lustre. The tree has a lovely form and when in fruit it is covered in beautiful yellow capsules. Not often seen in cultivation it is worth growing in protected frost free positions.
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A fairly tough, easy to establish tree worthy of inclusion in tree planting’s to attract birds and other native wildlife. The green, red, purple or black fleshy fruits are a favourite of cassowaries and fruit pigeons. Not suitable for human consumption.
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A very attractive tree with dark shiny foliage creamy white flowers native to the rainforests of Nth Qld. Fast growing and adaptable to most soils, tolerant of moderate frosts and full sun. Young plants make an interesting indoor specimen.
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This is an easy to grow attractive rainfofrest tree, it has bright red new growth and delicious fruits for those who like tartness. The common name comes from ridges in the wood beneath the bark. The corduroy tamarind can grow into a large shade tree to about 30m.
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An distinctive tree with horizontal branching - around 10m. Can be used as a pioneer tree to establish a bare area. Attractive yellow golf-ball type flowers during summer months. Fast growing & hardy
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Ornamental compact rainforest tree usually 5-8m. Small creamy spring flowers with berries . Suits sun of part shade. Slow growing, makes an excellent container plant.
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Dark, glossy leaves provide a dense canopy to this small to medium tree. Profuse white flowers are scented. A long narrow fruit with winged folicle.
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When in fruit both the tree and the ground below are bright red. Unlike other lilly pillies the new growth is a pale green. The tree is highy attractive and forms a very dense crown making it an ideal shade tree. It is slow growing initially making it perfect for containers.
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A very attractive tree producing 'rose petal' flavoured fruit 5cm in diameter for about 6 months of the year. The fruit are preceeded by large fluffy white flowers. Will bear in 3 - 5 years.
Warning
This species is susceptible to Myrtle Rust (Puccinia psidii s.l.)It has been observed in the field with moderate to severe damage and will require ongoing treatment to control the rust. For more information follow this link.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecurity/plant/myrtle-rust
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Medium tree with dense foliage and coppery new growth. Whitish flowers and edible fruit. Hardy and fast growing if plenty of water is provided. Prefers warm conditions.
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Tamanu Oil, extracted from the fruit of Calophyllum inophyllum is renowned for its remarkable healing properties. Native to the Polynesian Islands it is frost sensitive, and grows into a very attractive shade tree.
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Identical to longan in taste and appearance. Very closely related. | Eamonn O'loghlin - Paddington, QLD 04-Oct-2009
Very exited that my Black Booyong plants have survived their first 12 months of harsh frost and 40 degree temperatures in Victoria. My White Beech and Ficus Obliqua have also survivied. Unfortunately my Tamarinds didnt but will give them another go. | Zoltan Galambos - Nathalia, VIC 27-Nov-2009
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