Cabinet Timber

Bunya   Pine Araucaria bidwillii, Araucariaceae
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A great Australian, this handsome, ancient tree can live over 700 years. It will produce small cones in 12 years with few edible nuts. After 20 years, can produce 40+ cones with up to 100 nuts per cone. Spectacular outlines on the forest canopy, providing a protective habit for birds from a young age.
Feature: Timber, edible nuts and form.
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Queensland   Kauri Agathis robusta, Araucariaceae
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Ancient giant of coastal southeast Queensland. Known for its large trunk of valuable white timber. Frost hardy once established. Pinkish new growth. Water and feed in first years.
Feature: New growth and timber.
for fire retardant plants Red   Ash Alphitonia excelsa, Rhamnaceae
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Also commonly known as Sarsaparilla Tree, Soap Tree and Silver Leaf. When crushed, young shoots give off the scent of sarsaparilla. White summer flowers are fragrant in the evenings. A durable cabinet timber.
Feature: Fragrant flowers and timber.
for fire retardant plants Hoop   Pine Araucaria cunninghamii, Araucarioceae
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Tall native pine, bird nesting side from early age. Timber used for cabinet making and veneers. Australia's number one rainforest pioneer. Water and feed for good start.
Feature: Dark green colour, timber.
for fire retardant plants Black   Tulip   Oak Argyrodendron actinophyllum, Malvaceae
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Canopy tree of coastal rainforests. Prominent buttressed root. White flowers. Wing seed. High quality pink timber.
Feature: Timber and buttresses.
for fire retardant plants Native   Ebony Diospyros australis, Ebenaceae
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Also known as Black Plum or Yellow Persimmon. An attractive small tree with yellow tinged foliage. Cream-green flowers from October - December. Edible black berries mature from February - July.
Feature: Edible berries and foliage
for fire retardant plants Red   Bean Dysoxylum mollissimumred, Meliaceae
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Cabinet timber with a spreading canopy. Clusters of cream flowers January-July. Brown capsules contain red seeds.
Feature: Foliage and timber.
for fire retardant plants Smooth   Leaved   Quandong Eleaocarpus eumundi, Elaeocarpaceae
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Young leaves are rosy-apricot, with long silky hairs. White flowers are conspicuous and grow on naked stems. Small green-blue fruit. High quality timber. Needs care and protection in first few year.
Feature: New growth and quality timber.
for fire retardant plants Crows   Ash Flindersia australis, Rutaceae
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One of this regions outstanding trees. White/cream flowers in spring. Yellow timber very durable outside. The best of flooring timber. White-ant and rot resistant.
Feature: Timber and form.
for fire retardant plants Bennett's   Ash Flindersia bennettii, Rutaceae
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An attractive and fast growing tree with deep red new growth. Cream flowers form from February to August followed by woody seed capsules. Easily worked wood is used for cabinet and joinery work as well as carving.
for fire retardant plants Queensland   Maple Flindersia brayleyana, Rutaceae
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A popular north Queensland visitor used as an ornamental tree in streets, parks and gardens. Also prized for its timber, which is similar to Mahogany and is used in the making of guitars. Does best east of the ranges, water and feed in first years for faster growth.
Feature: Flowers and timber
for fire retardant plants Bumpy   Ash Flindersia schottiana, Rutaceae
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Also commonly known as Silver Ash. Timber used for furniture, panelling and boat-building. White flowers in November are followed by seed pots in January. Water and feed in first years.
Feature: Form and timber.
for fire retardant plants Yellow   Wood Flindersia xanthoxyla, Rutaceae
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Yellow summer flowers, woody winter fruit. Tall, best quality, S.E. Qld., cabinet timber. Yellow timber used in Qld parliament house. Protect, water and feed in first years.
Feature: Timber.
for fire retardant plants White   Oak Grevillea baileyana, Proteaceae
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Spectacular leaves with coppery undersides. Scented white flowers attract birds in summer. Considerably hardy, lowers at an early age. For fast growth, water and feed often in first years.
Feature: Foliage and flowers.
for fire retardant plants Silky   Oak Grevillea robusta, Proteaceae
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Hardy, taprooted Queensland icon. Spectacular spring flowers. High quality ornamental and durable timber. Feed and water for good start.
Feature: Flowers and timber.
for fire retardant plants Blunt   Leaved   Tulip Harpullia hilli, Sapindaceae
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Open sprays of white flowers in the spring. Produces masses of seed capsules in summer. These are often empty. New growth is blue-black. Feed and water in first years.
Feature: Seeds and flowers.
for fire retardant plants Tulip   Wood Harpullia pendula, Sapindaceae
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Popular South East Qld street tree. Yellow/green summer flowers, winter fruit. Highly valued ornamental cabinet timber. Protect, water and feed in first years.
Feature: Colourful fruit, timber.
for fire retardant plants Snow   Wood Pararchidendron pruinosum, Fabaceae
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Small - medium sized tree also known as Tulip Siris. Fluffy white - green flowers are fragrant, turning yellow as they age. October - January. Fruit pods resemble those of the Acacia and mature February - June. Water and feed in first year.
Feature: Form and flowers.
for fire retardant plants Burdekin   Plum Pleiogynium timorense, Anacariaceae
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Hardy and drought tolerant. Attractive red-brown new growth. Popular Qld street tree. Edible purple-black fruit. Water and feed in first years.
Feature: Fruit and foliage
for fire retardant plants Deep   Yellow   Wood Rhodosphaea rhodanthema, Anacardiaceae
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Extremely fast growing hardy tree with pink flowers in spring, woody, fruit fall in winter. Semi-deciduous when older, S. E. QLD cabinet timber. Valuable, brown, orange and yellow timber. Popular inland shade tree.
Feature: Timber and flowers.
for fire retardant plants Fire   Wheel   Tree Stenocarpus sinuatus, Proteaceae
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Also known as Red Silky Oak due to its spotty timber. Spectacular foliage and spring flowers. In full sun a small hardy evergreen. In the forest can be a large cabinet timber. Water and feed for a good start.
Feature: Flowers and foliage.
for fire retardant plants Red   Cedar Toona ciliata, Meliaceae
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Australia's, number 1 cabinet timer. Hardy, fast growing, deciduous tree. Protect, water and feed often in first years. To avoid tip-moth plant in moist semi-shade as fungi kills the moths' larva.
Feature: Spring pink flush
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