Elaeocarpus eumundi – Eumundi Quandong
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- Elaeocarpus eumundi – Eumundi quandong
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- Elaeocarpus eumundi – Eumundi quandong
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- Elaeocarpus eumundi – Eumundi quandong
A slow growing tree from NSW and Queensland rainforest areas, with attractive glossy dense foliage and bronze new growth. The fruit is small and blue following cream scented flowers in early summer. While it can get to 25 metres in the wild, in cultivation it generally grows to around 10 metres tall. It is a relatively narrow width from 3 to 6 metres, making it useful for wind breaks. Frost tender when young. Likes a soil rich in organic matter.
Note: with good watering and soil this tree can be a fast grower, and grow quite large with a large root system, so is not suitable for average sized gardens or near buildings, drains, fences etc
| Family: | Elaeocarpaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Elaeocarpus eumundi |
| Common Name: | Quandong |
| Other Common Names: | Eumundi Quandong, Smooth Leaf Quandong |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Large tree |
| Height: | 10 ~ 25 metres |
| Width: | 3 ~ 6 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Cream |
| Flowering Time: | Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden |
| Climate Zone: | Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate |
| Light: | Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Softwood cutting |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak, Fragrant, Attractive foliage |
| Special Features: | Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds |
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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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