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Atalaya hemiglauca

Whitewood

A shady tree with pale bark, leaves ranging in colour from grey-green to bright green, and delicate white flowers. The trunk and roots of this tree are known to harbour edible witchetty grub, and seeds are often used by children as toy helicopters. Extremely drought tolerant, grows to 10 metres, and tolerates a variety of soil types.

  • Shade

  • Bird and butterfly attracting

  • Attractive

  • Waterwise

  • Drought tolerant

  • Tree

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