Many of our hardy, advanced trees are suited for screens, hedges and windbreaks. Some are known for their attractive and distinctive foliage and others for their colourful flowers.
A medium deciduous tree (10-12 metres) with a rounded form. A specimen tree with stunning Autumn colour - bright orange to dark red leaves. It is hardy and an excellent choice to introduce a seasonal spectacle to gardens/landscapes.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 10-12 metres
Round shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Resistant to coastal exposure
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
Is tolerant of drought
A large native coniferous tree with a distinctive, horizontal branching and soft but prickly foliage, It is an excellent host for native flora and fauna.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large Tree: Over 15 metres and up to 40 metres
Columnar Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Shade Tree
As a Street tree
As a Windbreak
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Drought
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A large native tree (over 15 metres), with a rounded canopy, produces a stunning display of red flowers in spring to summer and is deciduous when flowering. It is hardy, frost and drought tolerant and best suited to larger areas as a feature/specimen tree.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large tree: over 15 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a shade tree
As a specimen
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A medium evergreen native tree (8-12 metres) with a rounded canopy, bears clusters of pink/red star-shaped flowers in late spring to early summer. Unlike Brachychiton acerifolius, it retains its leaves when flowering. It is a superior flowering hybrid which is hardy, frost and drought tolerant. A magnificent feature tree with a brilliant flowering display.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8-12 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a windbreak
As a screen
As a shade tree
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A small to medium (8-10 metres) native tree with a conical form, bears racemes of medium pink flowers in spring to summer and retains its leaves when flowering. It is a superior flowering specimen tree which is hardy, frost and drought tolerant.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small to Medium Tree: 8-10 metres
Conical Shape
BOTANICAL FEATURES
Evergreen
Australian Native
Flowers
LANDSCAPE THEMES
Australian Native
Rainforest
FLOWER FEATURES
Pink flowers in spring to summer
OTHER FEATURES
Foliage for colour
Foliage for shape
Fruit for colour
Fruit for eating
TUBS/POTS/PATIOS
SPECIAL USES
As a specimen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A hardy, small to medium tree (5-8 m) from inland Australia which is suitable for hot, dry climates. Is suitable around houses and ponds as it has a non-invasive root system and can also be used in containers. It bears greenish-yellow flowers in Winter/Spring.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small to Medium Tree 5 to 8 metres
Conical shape
SPECIAL FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen tree
As a windbreak
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive roots
Is Fauna Attracting
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Suitable in Salty Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
Is Resistant to Drought
A medium native tree (over10 metres) with rounded canopy, bears pink flowers with bright red centres from November to January. Deciduous when flowering. A showy, versatile tree which is hardy, tolerant to medium frost and drought.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: over 10 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade tee
As a windbreak
As a screen
As a shade tree
Along roadside
Is fast growing
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A medium native tree (over 10 metres) with rounded canopy, bears pink flowers with bright red centres from November to January. Deciduous when flowering. 'Highfields Pink' has been selected from a superior form of Brachychiton discolor and has larger and deeper pink flowers. A showy, versatile tree which is hardy, tolerant to medium frost and drought.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: over 10 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES
As street tree
As a specimen
As a shade tee
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Is fast growing
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A large native tree noted for its large bottle shaped trunk, bears clusters of pendulous pink - red bell shaped flowers in late spring This iconic tree is semi-deciduous when flowering, is very hardy, frost and drought resistant.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large Tree: 12-15 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
Along Roadside
Has Non-Invasive Roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Drought Resistant
Is resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A medium native tree with a dense, widely spreading crown, bears greenish yellow flowers in spring followed by yellow/orange fleshy berries contained in showy orange seed pods in summer.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: 8 to 15 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Shade Tree
As a Windbreak
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Heavy/ Clay Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Salty Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Drought
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A medium evergreen handsome native rainforest tree (8-10 metres) with a rounded form. Bears red orange edible fruit - bush food and ideal for preserves. It is bird and bee attracting and well known for its environmental adaptability.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8-10 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Suitable to coastal lowlands
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
Is tolerant of drought
A highly decorative small native rainforest tree with attractive bronzy maroon new growth and broad shiny green leaves. During late spring to early summer the tree bears clusters of sweetly scented cream flowers.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small Tree: 4 to 8 metres
Columnar Shape
SPECIAL USES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Hedge
As a Windbreak
As a Screen
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
Power Line Friendly
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A small native rainforest tree noted for its red new growth and dense blue green foliage, bears masses of pale pink ballerina skirt like flowers in spring and summer, followed by shiny blue fruit
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small Tree: 4 to 8 metres
Columnar Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Hedge
As a Windbreak
As a Screen
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
Power Line Friendly
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A dense, small, evergreen native tree (5-7 metres) with attractive bronze new foliage and holly-shaped leaves. Is a hardy, ideal as a small feature tree, hedge or for screening and is power line friendly.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small tree: 5-7 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES
As a small street tree
As a specimen
As a hedge
As a screen
As a small shade tree
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
Power line friendly
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
An attractive rainforest tree with glossy green foliage and silvery-grey bark. Bears panicles of white flowers in August to November followed by decorative bright orange fruit.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: 10-14 metres
Columnar Shape
SPECIAL USES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Windbreak
As a Screen
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
'Flash' is a compact growing form of Ficus microcarpa hillii with emerald green foliage, light green new leaves and quick upright growth. This native Fig could be a tall spreading shade tree, but primarily, this tree is valued for its thick foliage and suitability for hedging and screens. Ideal for clipping into a tight formal hedge, screen or used as a topiary specimen. It is low maintenance, prefers moist soils in a full sun to part shade position and is highly adaptable to most conditions.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 10-15 metres but with regular pruning can be maintained as a hedge or screen
Upright growth
SPECIAL USES
As a specimen
As a shade tree
As a hedge
As a screen
As a topiary
As a windbreak
Suitable beside pools
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in most soils
Is resistant to coastal exposure
Is resistant to pollution
Is frost sensitive
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A large native tree (up to 12 metres), indigenous to NSW and Queensland. This species has a dense, shady canopy, bears clusters of perfumed, bird attracting white flowers in spring to late summer, followed by large attractive star shaped seed pods. Being a member of the citrus family, the flowers have a light citrus perfume. Popular as a street tree for its rounded growth habit and non invasive roots. It is noted for its adaptability to a wide range of environments and soil types.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large tree: up to 12 metres (up to 25m in its natural habitat)
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Is relatively fast growing
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in medium shade
Suitable in most soils
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is drought hardy
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A medium native rainforest tree (8-12 metres) with a rounded form and attractive lime green new leaves contrasting against the mature deep green foliage. It is indigenous to North Queensland, has an attractive trunk which looks like raw silk and bears bright pink/red flowers which occur terminally in large clusters in spring. Being a member of the citrus family, the flowers have a citrus perfume. It is well known for its environmental adaptability and is excellent in tough conditions. Makes an attractive avenue, street or feature tree with a natural clear trunk height around 2m.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8-12 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is resistant to drought
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A large growing, stately ornamental tree endemic to Eastern Australia. This species has a visually attractive foliage arrangement with whorls of pinnate leaves, terminal panicles of showy, creamy yellow flowers appear in late Spring followed by ‘Bush Baby’ woody capsules. Being a member of the citrus family, the flowers have a light citrus perfume. It is also noted for its adaptability to a wide range of environments and soil types from black, cracking clays in the valleys to shaley, rocky soils on the higher grounds. Also a sought after timber for feature timber floors and cabinetmaking.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large tree: 10 - 15 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade tree
As a windbreak
Along Roadside
Is relatively fast growing
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in medium shade
Suitable in most soils
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A medium native tree noted for its widely spreading crown, bears white flowers in spring followed by yellow/orange seed capsules in winter. Used extensively as a street and parkland shade tree
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: 8 to 15 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Shade Tree
As a Windbreak
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A stunning small deciduous tree (6-7 metres) with a vase shaped form. Has beautiful orange red autumn leaves, masses of mauve flowers in Summer and unique peeling mottled bark. It is hardy, low maintenance, bird attracting and an excellent choice where a small tree is required for courtyards or small gardens.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small tree: 6-7 metres
Vase shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a small shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Resistant to coastal exposure
Has non-invasive roots
Power line friendly
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of heavy frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
Is tolerant of drought
A stunning small deciduous tree (7 metres) with a vase shaped form. Has beautiful orange red autumn leaves, masses of white flowers in Summer and unique peeling mottled bark. It is hardy, low maintenance, bird attracting and an excellent choice where a small tree is required for courtyards or small gardens.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small tree: 7 metres
Vase shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a small shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Resistant to coastal exposure
Has non-invasive roots
Power line friendly
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of heavy frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
Is tolerant of drought
A stunning small deciduous tree (6-7 metres) with a vase shaped form. Has beautiful orange red autumn leaves, masses of red/burgundy flowers in Summer and unique peeling mottled bark. It is hardy, low maintenance, bird attracting and an excellent choice where a small tree is required for courtyards or small gardens.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small tree: 6-7 metres
Vase shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a small shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Resistant to coastal exposure
Has non-invasive roots
Power line friendly
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of heavy frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
Is tolerant of drought
A stunning small deciduous tree (5-6 metres) with a vase shaped form. Has beautiful orange red autumn leaves, masses of deep pink flowers in Summer and unique peeling mottled bark. It is hardy, low maintenance, bird attracting and an excellent choice where a small tree is required for courtyards or small gardens.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small tree: 5-6 metres
Vase shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a small shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Resistant to coastal exposure
Has non-invasive roots
Power line friendly
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of heavy frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
Is tolerant of drought
A stately rounded form of Magnolia grandiflora with glossy green leaves with bronze colouring underneath. It produces large white fragrant flowers in summer. This hardy versatile tree will grow very well in a range of conditions, particularly in coastal regions of South East Queensland. As well as being a striking specimen tree, it is suitable for pleaching and growing in containers.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree 10 to 12 metres
Rounded canopy
SPECIAL FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen tree
As a windbreak
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive roots
Is Fauna Attracting
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A medium-large deciduous tree native to north-eastern parts of the USA (10-12 metres) with conical form becoming rounded with age. It has ornamental bark and deep green foliage that creates a spectacular display with yellow to scarlet leaves in Autumn An attractive, bee attracting, feature tree for larger parks and gardens. Produces clusters of smallish blue egg-shaped berries.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 10-12 metres
Conical form and rounded with age
SPECIAL USES
As a specimen
As a shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of heavy frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
Is tolerant of drought
A medium evergreen native tree (8-12 metres) with a conical form and attractive dark green narrow leaves which are light green when they flush, bears purple edible berries. It is well known for its environmental adaptability and is excellent in tough conditions.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8-12 metres
Conical shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Resistant to coastal exposure
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A rare, ancient (prolific during the Cenozoic period) medium evergreen native rainforest conifer (8-10 metres) which is endemic to the Atherton Tablelands. It has a conical form and dense growth habit with attractive dark green fern-like leaves (similar to the Yew Tree) which are bright green when they flush. It is hardy, makes an excellent specimen or screening tree, grows well in a pot/tub, can be used indoors and is tolerant to full sun and low light situations.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8-10 metres
Conical shape
SPECIAL USES
As a specimen
As a screen
Along roadside
Pot/tub specimen
Indoors
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in shade
Suitable in most soils
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A small to medium deciduous tree (8-10 metres) with an upright to slightly spreading form. A specimen tree with magnificent Autumn colour - gold through to deep red leaves. Bears masses of white flowers in Spring. Is hardy and suitable for avenue plantings, screening, hedging and generally providing a splash of colour in Autumn.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8-10 metres
Upright to slightly spreading form
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of heavy frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
Is tolerant of drought
A medium evergreen native tree (8-12 metres) with a rounded form and attractive foliage, bears small racemes of bright red flowers in spring. It is well known for its environmental adaptability and is excellent in tough conditions. Makes an excellent avenue and street tree with natural clear trunk height around 2m.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8-12 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade Tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A highly decorative large bushy shrub/small tree growing to around 3.5-4 metres by 2.5m wide, has a slight weeping habit, attractive bright pink new foliage and bears masses of pink powder-puff style flowers in November to December. It is a natural cross between S. luehmannii and S. wilsonii. Will grow in full sun or part shade.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large Shrub/Small Tree: 3.5-4 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES
As a Specimen
As a Hedge
As a Windbreak
As a Screen
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
Power Line Friendly
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Sandy Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A small native rainforest tree with glossy green pointed foliage, a dense rounded habit, bears fluffy white flowers in summer followed by red fruit. It is noted for its varying tones of pink/red new growth
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small Tree: 4 to 8 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Hedge
As a Shade Tree
As a Windbreak
As a Screen
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
Is Fauna Attracting
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Moderate Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A medium native rainforest tree with a dense spreading crown and glossy green foliage with flushes of red and bronze new growth. It bears profuse cream flowers in summer and attracts birds and butterflies. The bunches of pinkish red fruit are edible.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: around 10 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Hedge
As a Shade Tree
As a Windbreak
As a Screen
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
Is Fauna Attracting
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Moderate Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A medium native rainforest tree with a widely spreading canopy. It bears perfumed yellow flowers in summer and has a smooth, creamy brown trunk. Leaves turn red in winter in cooler areas.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: 8 to 15 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Shade Tree
As a Windbreak
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A medium native rainforest tree with pendulous foliage and dense rounded canopy. It bears large clusters of white flowers in Summer followed by green berries with a pinkish tinge. Commonly used for large topiary specimens
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: 8 to 15 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Hedge
As a Shade Tree
As a Windbreak
As a Screen
As a Topiary
Along Roadside
Is Fast Growing
Has Non-invasive Roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Light Shade
Suitable in Heavy/ Clay Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Is Frost Resistant
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A medium native rainforest tree (8-10 metres) with a dense rounded canopy. 'Green Avenue' is more formal in shape with larger leaves than Waterhousia floribunda. It bears large clusters of white flowers in summer followed by green berries with a pinkish tinge. Commonly used for large topiary specimens and may be grown in large containers.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8 to 10 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a hedge
As a shade tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
As a topiary
Along Roadside
Is fast growing
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in medium shade
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A medium native rainforest tree (8-10 metres) with a dense rounded canopy. ‘Warners Select’ is a cutting grown form with long dark green glossy wavy edged leaves with lighter toned new growth. It bears large clusters of white flowers in summer followed by green berries with a pinkish tinge. Commonly used for large topiary specimens and may be grown in large containers.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 8 to 10 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a hedge
As a shade tree
As a windbreak
As a screen
As a topiary
Along Roadside
Is fast growing
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in medium shade
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
A medium native rainforest tree noted for its red new tips, bears terminal clusters of bright yellow flowers in spring, autumn and winter.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: 8 metres
Pyramidal Shape
SPECIAL USES
As a Specimen
As a Hedge
As a Windbreak
As a Screen
Along Roadside
Has Non-invasive Roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in Full Sun
Suitable in Acidic Soil
Suitable in Loamy Soil
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Tropical Heat
A large growing, deciduous, majestic specimen tree from temperate Eastern Asian regions which is best suited to open public spaces and large gardens. It has dense saw tooth edged foliage throughout summer months that turn into vibrant colour tones in Autumn.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large tree: 10 to 15 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade tree
As a screening tree
As a windbreak
Along roadsides
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in most soils
Is tolerant of heavy frost
Is tolerant of pollution
