Botanical Name: Common Names:
Elaeocarpus grandis Blue Quandong, Blue Fig, Silver Quandong, ,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Upright
Description:
A large fast growing evergreen rainforest tree, commonly known as the Blue Fig or Blue Quandong. Can grow up to 35m but in cultivation will grow to around 24m in height, it produces bright blue fruit from winter through to mid summer. Native to Qld Australia and northern parts of NSW.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
>25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Tropical Garden, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods
Family Name: Origin:
Elaeocarpaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low, Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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