Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acronychia imperforata Fraser Island Apple, Coastal Aspen, Beach Acronychia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
An Australian rainforest tree with fragrant cream-coloured flowers through Summer and Autumn followed by small edible golden fruit. Flowers attract birds, bees and butterflies. Foliage is dark, glossy green. Great to use for hedging, native and coastal gardens or as a feature tree. Grows approx. 5-8m tall x 3-4m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Edible Garden, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Pittosporaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate