Lepiderema pulchella – Fine Leaf Tuckeroo

Lepiderema pulchella - Fine Leaf Tuckeroo
Lepiderema pulchella - Fine Leaf Tuckeroo

A lovely small tree with decorative fine foliage. It flowers in spring with small yellow to orange flowers followed by smooth orange seed capsules in summer. It can grow to 15 metres in its natural range, but generally more to around 8 metres. Likes a sunny spot but with some protection from wind.

Family : Sapindaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 7

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control

Scientific Name: Lepiderema pulchella

Common Name : Tuckeroo

Height : 15

Flower Color : Yellow, Orange

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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