Cupaniopsis anarcardiodes – Tuckeroo

Cupaniopsis anacardiodes - tuckeroo
Cupaniopsis anacardiodes - tuckeroo
Cupaniopsis anacardiodes - tuckeroo

The tuckeroo is a useful small tree for coastal plantings in warm areas. It has attractive glossy green large leaves, smooth grey bark, and a spreading crown shape, making it a good shade tree. It has green-yellow flowers in spring followed by decorative orange-yellow seed pods in summer. A good low maintenance plant rarely troubled by pests or disease. It can grow large, so should not be planted near drains, paths, buildings etc

Family : Sapindaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Cupaniopsis anarcardiodes

Common Name : Tuckeroo

Height : 15

Flower Color : Yellow, Green

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects