Additional information

• FamilyOleaceae
• StoreyMiddle storey
• Size6-12 m x 4-6 m
• Plant groupingTrees 3-25 m
• LeavesPairs of dull green, narrow lance-shaped leaves, paler below, 2-8.5 cm x 4-25 mm wide.
• Flower colourCreamy-yellow
• Flowering timeAugust to September
• FlowersClusters of tiny flowers. Fruit fleshy, roundish, pink, purple or black.
• Bird attractingFruit
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsWell drained moist loam soils in mountain forests. Frost tolerant. Partial to full shade.
• Garden useTall screen tree for cool moist situations. Can be established under large trees. Slow growing at first.
• Commercially availableRarely
• Conservation statusScattered distribution within its preferred growing conditions in the Shire.

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Murray Fagg, © Australian National Botanic Garden; 3 Dr. Jim Willis ©

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