These showy advanced trees can be used for street planting, housing developments, parks, hedges, screens, windbreaks and home gardens.
A large native coniferous tree with grey green pointed foliage, has a distinctive mottled trunk with smooth scaly bark.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large Tree: Over 15 metres
Columnar Shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Shade Tree
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 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 small native tree (5-8 metres) with rounded canopy, produces a brilliant display of deep red flowers on red stems in spring to summer and is semi deciduous when flowering. It has large, lush acer-shaped leaves. It is a stunning small tree, hardy, frost and drought tolerant.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small tree: 5-8 metres
Rounded Shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a specimen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
Power line friendly
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 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 medium South African tree species with a dense spreading crown and smooth grey trunk. Noted for its flowering display in early summer. It bears masses of showy, light pink to dark mauve flowers.
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 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 Drought
Is Resistant to Pollution
Is Resistant to Coastal Exposure
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
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 tall, elegant North American deciduous specimen tree best suited to open public spaces and large gardens. It has smooth, saddle shaped textured foliage throughout summer months. Once it is greater than 5 years old, it bears terminal, creamy yellow tulip shaped flowers with gold stamens in Spring as the new season foliage sprouts.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large tree: 10 to 15 metres
Oval shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a shade tree
Along roadsides
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 heavy frost
Is tolerant of pollution
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 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