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Elaeocarpus obovatus

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Elaeocarpus obovatus Hard Quandong, Whitewood, Grey Carabeen,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Hedging / Screening, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Open Canopy, Upright

Description:

A large evergreen tree growing in the subtropical- tropical climate of north eastern Australia growing up to 45m in its natural habitat, but can be kept considerably smaller for uses in windbreaks or screening. Producing small blue fruit from January to April and white flowers from September to November.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

>25m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Tropical Garden, Wind Break, 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, White

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate, Tender

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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