Rainforest trees

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The trees listed below are available in minimum quantities of 4 of each type. Tubestock is propagated in specially designed root pruning tubes 125mm deep by 50mm square. The stock is sun-hardened and ready to be planted out or grown-on.

Rainforest trees

Acmena smithii - Creek Lilly Pilly

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

Cryptocarya triplinervis - Three-veined Cryptocarya

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.

Argyrodendron actinophyllum - Black Booyong

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.

Flindersia australis - Teak or Crows Ash

A 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.

Syzgium paniculata - Magenta Cherry

Most popular native hedging plant in Australia. Attractive dense glossy new growth. Also edible crunchy cherry like fruit.

Archontophoenix cunninghamii - Bangalow Palm

Bangalow Palm Tall graceful, fast growing palm which can stand boggy ground, full shade or some exposure. Frost tender when young. Mature specimens display large clusters of bird-attractive red fruits.

Tristaniopsis laurina - Water Gum

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.

Melicope elleryana - Pink Euodia

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.

Syzygium australe - Brush Cherry

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.

Hymenosporum flavum - Native frangipani

A fast growing, Australian native rainforest tree bearing terminal clusters of very fragrant, cream flowers that age to a golden yellow. Highly recommended hardy specimen tree.

Syzygium wilsonii - Powderpuff lillypilly

Small to medium pendulous shrub to 3m high. New foliage is a very attractive bright pink. Flowers are large and crimson occuring in large fluffy heads.

Syzygium luehmanii - Riberry

The small leaved lilly pilly produces masses of red pear shaped fruit. Its handsome purple-red growth makes this lilly pilly one of the favourites. The fruit exhibits a juicy but slightly acidic clove-like finish reminiscent of cinnamon. It is a very popular ingredient in wildfood dishes.

Pittosporum rhombifolium - QLD Holly

An attractive shrub with flowers regularly in summer. The leaves are a dull dark green with a pale midrib and maroon stems. Droplet-shaped fleshy, black fruits appear during winter and early spring, each containing several rounded yellow-spotted seeds.

Rhodosphaera rhodanthema - Tulip Satinwood

Occurs naturally North N.S.W. to South Qld in dry rainforests. A tree with attractive foliage, red flowers and brown berries. Paly yellow timber valued for cabinet work. Excellent landscape tree.

Brachychiton acerifolius - Flame Tree

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.

Melicope rubra - Little Evodia

This is a beautiful small rainforest tree from North Queensland. Fast growing and tolerant of light frosts the vibrant lolly pink flowers light up the tree in summer. It is one of the food plants for the brilliant blue Ulysses butterfly.

Alpinia caerulea - Atherton Native Ginger (Red Form)

Versatile plant used by Aboriginal people. The ginger tasting roots were eaten and the flesh from the bright blue fruit. This Red Coloured form is from Atherton Tablelands.The large leaves were thatched and used to make shelters and to wrap food for cooking.

Lomandra longifolia - Mat Rush

Extremely versatile and hardy plants that will grow almost anywhere. An important stabilizing plant for river banks and streams as well as a useful ornamental grass in native gardens

Diploglottis australis - Native Tamarind

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.

Lomandra hystrix - Forest Mat Rush

This tufted hardy plant has arching strap-like leaves yellow-green flower spikes in spring. Suited to wet soils and is ideal for use around water features. It prefers part shade though will tolerate full sun. It can also be used indoors and will accept a wide range of soils and climates.

Harpullia pendula - Tulipwood

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.

Flindersia schottiana - Cudgerie

Fast growing tall tree with large leaves and up-turned branches. Hardy in most conditions but prefers plenty of moisture. One of the best pioneer trees. A butterfly attracting tree.

Endiandra pubens - Hairy Walnut

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.

Waterhousea floribunda - Weeping lilly pilly

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.

Buckinghamia celcissima - Ivory Curl Tree

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.

Ficus obliqua - Small Leaved Fig

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.

Archirhodomyrtus becklari - Rose Myrtle

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.

Cordyline stricta - Narrow-leaved palm lily

Medium shrub found in all major types of rainforest north of to the McPherson Range. An elegant plant with purple to black fruit, well suited to smaller gardens to create a lushious rainforest feeling

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo

An attractive, fast growing and hardy small to medium tree well suited to coastal areas. Good wildlife food source. Makes a excellent street tree or pioneer in reforestation.

Ficus superba - Deciduous fig

Deciduous strangling fig. Food source for the rare and endangered Coxens Fig-parrot and Wompoo fruit dove.

Glochidion ferdinandi - Cheese Tree

Fast growing bushy tree with spreading crown of smooth shining leaves. Pretty foliage and red fruits shaped like miniature round cheeses that are highly attractive to birds. A hardy pioneer tree which looks best in full sun. 6 to 8m

Graptophyllum ilicifolium - Holly-leaved Graptophyllum

An attractive understory shrub that is found along watercourses, where there is a break in the canopy allowing light to penetrate. Clusters of red flowers in the spring or early summer attract nectar feeders. Native to lowland rainforest near Mackay, it is also called the Mt Blackwood Holly, after the location where it was first discoverd and the holly like apperance of the foliage.

Acmena ingens - Red Apple

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.

Diploglottis campbellii - Small leaf tamarind

Listed as endandered in its native habit, this very attractive tree will capture the eye with its interesting red coloured fruit in summer. The tasty tangy fruit is a refreshing treat eaten raw or it can be used creatively in chutneys and sauces.

Cryptocarya laevigata - Glossy Laurel

A native rainforest shrub appearing in subtropical rainforests north of Lismore. A highly ornamental tree with dark, glossy foliage and bunches of small, yellow flowers followed by striking bright-red fruit.

Angophora floribunda - Rough Barked Apple

A large spreading tree and resembles a rough-barked eucalypt. In summer mature plants are covered in fluffy cream flowers. Suitable for the larger town garden or rural property.

Pittosporum undulatum - Australian Daphne

Dense Evergreen small to medum tree with sweetly perfumed cream flowers september to november, followed by showy orange berries in winter. Shiny navy-margined leaves.

Syzygium francisii - Giant water gum

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

Dianella caerulea - Blue flax-lily

An evergreen tuft-forming perennial. Produces panicles of small star-shaped flowers in summer. Flowers followed by blue berries.

Litsea australis - Brown Bolly gum

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.

Pipturus argenteus - Native Mulberry

This is an excellent tree for rainforest restoration as it attracts many birds and insects. It has small, white edible fruits that are sweet and hold their seeds on the outside like strawberries. Trees are dioecious, having male and female flowers on separate trees.

Rhodomyrtus psidioides - Native Guava

A small dense shrub, with white/pink flowers appearing in clusters in Spring or Summer. The leaves have a sweet, fruity smell when crushed and are unusally glossy below. Fast-growing and hardy in most conditions. Tolerate light frosts.

Alpinia caerulea - Native Ginger

A versatile plant for Aboriginal people.The ginger tasting roots were eaten and the flesh from the bright blue fruit.The large leaves were thatched and used to make shelters and to wrap food for cooking. Excellent landscape specimen.

Eupomatia laurina - Bolwarra

An adaptable, handsome plant useful for shady places or as a tub specimen. The fruits are pleasantly scented, sweet and edible. The flowers are strongly perfumed and the bark was used by Aborigines for making fishing lines.

Alphitonia excelsa - Red Ash

This tree is a natural coloniser in a wide range of conditions. Fruits are round and black and the mealy flesh encloses two hard capsules. These usually fall, leaving red seeds attached to the twigs for months.

Stenocarpus sinuatus - Firewheel Tree

This beautiful tree is planted all around the world but is naturally endemic to the rainforests of Qld and NSW. The name Wheel of Fire comes from the red flowers that resemble a flattened wheel. The timber is used for cabinetwork. To 30m

Podocarpus elatus - Ilawarra Plum Pine

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.

Dysoxylum rufum - Hairy Rosewood

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.

Eugenia zeyheri

Excellent dwarf hedging plant, with small glossy leaves and dark red new growth. It has small white flowers, followed by black edible berries.

Argyrodendron trifoliolatum - White Booyong

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.

Elaeocarpus grandis - Blue Quandong

A prominently buttressed based tree with an open layered crown. Birds and marsupials are attracted to the bright blue fruits that have a thin covering of flesh surrounding a seed that resembles a ‘brain’. Ripen August to January. 35m

Castanospora alphandii - Brown Tamarind

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.

Sarcopteryx stipitata - Steelwood

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.

Acronychia oblongifolia - Common Acronychia

A small to medium rainforest tree with striking bright white fruit that is produced during autumn and winter. A good food source for birds and can be eaten by humans, although they are quite acid. The leaves emit a pleasant smell when crushed. 12m

Macrozamia communis - Burrawang

A native cycad with a sturdy trunk and palm-like, green leaves up to 1.8m long. Grows in full sun or full shade and tolerates light frosts. Ideal for large containers or general garden planting.

Rainforest Cassia - Senna acclinis

Also called the Brush Senna, this small shrub to about 3m is an endangered native senna that is found in small populations from Gloucester to Gladstone. The golden and lightly fragrant flowers appear in early summer and are visited by various native bees, the flowers are pollinated by the buzzing action on the flowers by these bees. Trees prefer rich soil, good drainage and protections from extreme heat and frost.

Arytera divaricata - Coogera

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.

Neolitsea dealbata - White Bolly Gum

A striking feature of this understorey tree are the young white drooping leaves that are covered in dense rusty coloured hairs. Mature leaves are so glossy that the wax can be melted from the leaves under heat.

Ficus coronata - Sandpaper fig

This small fig occurs along watercourses along the east coast of Australia. An attractive small tree with sandpapery leaves and edible fruit. Grows densely in full sun, less so in shade. Very good for stream bank stablilisation.

Synoum glandulosum - Scentless Rosewood

This is a very bushy tree used in regrowth areas. It features reddish-brown, fine and scaly and a distinctive aqua hue to some of the flakes. The trunk is often crooked. The red fruit is an important food tree for birds during the spring months.

Ficus macrophylla - Morton Bay Fig

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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Toona ciliata - Red Cedar

Fast growing decidous rainforest tree, highly valued for its timber in earlier days. Has now become rare. With grow easily on moist soils of eastern Australia.

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Elaeocarpus obovatus - Hard quandong

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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Flindersia brayleyana - Qld Maple

Medium to large handsome tree with compact crown and dark leaves. Hardy and fast growing. The attractive, figured timber makes it a valuable species for agro-forestry. Excellent tree for reforestation.

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Pittosporum revolutum - Hairy Pittosporum

Also called the yellow pittosporum the shoots, leaves and flowers of this graceful shrub are all densely covered in rusty coloured hairs. The large clusters of yellow fruits are very rough or warty outside, and split into three. 3 to 8m

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Brachychiton populneus - Kurrajong

A hardy tree for drier sites frequently grown for shade or stock fodder. Cream flowers in spring.

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Pavetta lanceolata - Weeping Bride's bush

An evergreen shrub or small tree. In summer bears an abundance of fragrant white flowers that show up well against the dark green foliage followed by clusters of black berries.

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Macaranga tanarius

Very fast growing,vigorous tree for exposed sites. The broad heart shaped leaves are distinctive and ornamental. Suitable for shelterbelts, initial rainforest regeneration and as a background foliage plant in the garden.

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