The Mango is one of the oldest known cultivated fruits, having been found in Indian texts written some 4000 years ago. It is still in cultivation, although most commercial plantations are these days comprised of hybrids bred for their fruit quality. Mango grows into a large tree to 30 m and, when the fruits ripen, they are devoured by birds and animals (fruit bats, possums and gliders).

Another native tree that bears fruits rich in vitamin C. It is a medium-sized tree with large, thick leathery leaves. After late winter to early spring flowering, bunches of green, grape-sized plums appear from October to December. They are said to be some of the best 'bush tucker' around. Green Plum will attract insects and fruit eating birds as well as butterflies and small mammals to the garden.

Said to be the world's richest source of vitamin C, the Kakadu Plum is a well known provider of 'bush tucker'. It is a small to medium sized deciduous tree that has cream-grey, flaky bark and light green, very large, ovalshaped leaves. They are normally shed from July to August and are quickly replaced with new growth. Its flowers are small, creamy-white, perfumed, and borne towards the ends of the branches from September to December. They are followed by yellow-green, almond-sized fruits, which ripen from March onwards. These consist of a hard, woody seed covered by a layer of flesh - it is the flesh that is edible and very high in vitamin C. While they may be eaten raw, they are better suited to jam making.

A large spreading tree ranging in height from 2 to 16 m that is endemic to northern regions of Australia including the NT. It has a dark fissured trunk and medium-sized glossy green leaves. It produces white flowers from January to September, which later develop into edible, fleshy orange-red fruits. In the garden, it will develop into a large shade tree.