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Shade Trees

Many of our advanced trees recommended for shade have attractive and distinctive foliage and/or colourful flowers ensuring that they make a statement in streets, parks, housing developments, courtyards and home gardens.


BRACHYCHITON acerifolius (Flame Tree)

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




BRACHYCHITON acerifolius x bidwillii ‘Red Robin’ grafted

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

BRACHYCHITON acerifolius x discolor 'Clarabelle' grafted

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

BRACHYCHITON acerifolius x populneus ‘Bella Pink’ grafted

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

BRACHYCHITON australis (Broad Leaved Bottle Tree)

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

BRACHYCHITON discolor (Lacebark)

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

BRACHYCHITON discolor ‘Highfields Pink’ (Lacebark) grafted

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

BRACHYCHITON rupestris (Bottle Tree)

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

BRACHYCHITON vinicolor (hybrid – acerifolius x discolor)

A medium to large native tree (up to 15 metres), with a conical form. It is indigenous to SE Queensland, produces a stunning display of maroon pink/purple 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
Medium/large tree: up to 15 metres
Conical 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 and part 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

CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides (Tuckeroo)

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

FICUS microcarpa hillii ‘Flash’

'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

FICUS obliqua (Small Leafed Fig)

A medium spreading native fig with a dense shady crown.   This form is indigenous to northern NSW and Queensland and has glossy dark green leaves. Important food host to a wide range of native fauna.

HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: 8 to 15 metres 
Rounded canopy Shape

SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Windbreak
Along Roadside

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

FICUS rubiginosa (Port Jackson Fig)

A medium spreading native fig with a dense shady crown. This form is indigenous to northern NSW and Queensland and has glossy dark green leaves. Important food host to a wide range of native fauna.

HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium Tree: 8 to 15 metres 
Rounded canopy Shape

SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a Street Tree
As a Specimen
As a Windbreak
Along Roadside

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

FLINDERSIA australis (Crow’s Ash, Australian Teak)

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

FLINDERSIA collina (Leopard Ash)

A small to medium native tree (up to 10 metres), indigenous to NSW border and inland SE Queensland. This species has a dense, shady canopy, attractive foliage, bears clusters of perfumed white flowers throughout the year, but mainly in Spring, has decorative woody 'star fish' seed pods and a beautiful mottled trunk. Being a member of the citrus family, the flowers have a light citrus perfume. Suitable for home gardens and excellent for screening. It is noted for its adaptability to a wide range of environments and soil types. Also, a cabinet timber tree.

HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Small/medium tree: up to 10 metres
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 tolerant of drought
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat

Flindersia pimenteliana (Maple or Rose Silkwood)

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

FLINDERSIA xanthoxyla (Yellow Ash)

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

HARPULLIA pendula (Tulipwood)

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

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera (Tulip Tree)

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

MAGNOLIA grandiflora ‘Coolwyn Gloss’ PBR

A medium, handsome evergreen feature green with beautiful glossy dark green leaves and velvety copper underneath. It produces large white fragrant flowers, up to 30cm in diameter, in spring/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, screening 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 screen
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

MAGNOLIA grandiflora ‘Exmouth’ (Bull Bay Magnolia)

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

RHODOSPHAERA rhodanthema (Deep Yellow Wood)

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

STENOCARPUS sinuatus (Firewheel Tree)

A large native rainforest tree (10-15 metres), originates in subtropical to tropical climates, but will also grow in temperate areas. Has wavy lobed leaves, and bears bird attracting, highly ornamental red-orange circular flowers in summer. Popular as a street tree for its rounded growth habit and non invasive roots. Will do best in rich loamy soil, but will grow in most soil types.

HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Large tree: up to 12 metres (up to 25m in its natural habitat)
Columnar/rounded shape

SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
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 when mature
Is drought hardy
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat

SYZYGIUM Cascade

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

SYZYGIUM luehmannii (Small Leaved Lilly Pilly/Riberry)

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

SYZYGIUM tierneyanum (River Cherry or Bamaga Satinash)

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

TRISTANIOPSIS laurina (Water Gum or Kanooka)

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

TRISTANIOPSIS laurina Luscious ‘DOW10’ (Water Gum)

A medium native rainforest tree (7-12 metres) which is an improved form of Tristaniopsis laurina, producing large, shiny green foliage, luscious in appearance, that is nearly double the size of the original Tristaniopsis. A great native alternative to Magnolias and Photinias. It bears perfumed golden yellow flowers in summer which are bird and butterfly attracting, new growth is tinged with copper and the bark is an interesting feature with a striking port colour that peels back to reveal a mottled cream trunk and branches. It is hardy and tolerates frosts, droughts and will grow in a wide range of soils. Suited for street plantings, avenues, hedges, screens or as a shade tree.

HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 7 to 12 metres
Rounded shape

SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a windbreak
As an avenue
As a screen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots

CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in most soils
Is frost resistant
Is drought hardy
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of tropical heat

WATERHOUSIA floribunda (Weeping Lilly Pilly)

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

WATERHOUSIA floribunda ‘Green Avenue’

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

WATERHOUSIA floribunda ‘Warners Select’

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

XANTHOSTEMON chrysanthus (Golden Penda)

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

ZELKOVA serrata (Japanese Elm)

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