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Melicope elleryana

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Melicope elleryana Corkwood, Pink Flowering Doughwood, Evodia,

Native: Foliage Type:

Yes Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Trees Conical, Spreading

Description:

Fast-growing native rainforest tree with large green ovate leaves and a greyish white trunk. Clusters of small pink flowers appear along the branches during Summer. Bird attracting. Grows approx. 5-8m tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

4-10m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:

Semi Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Bird Attracting, Tropical Garden, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Rutaceae Australia

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Pink

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: Yes

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: High

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Low

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