Glochidion ferdinandi – Cheese Tree

Glochidion ferdinandi - cheese tree
Glochidion ferdinandi - cheese tree
Glochidion ferdinandi - cheese tree

The unusual cheese-shaped fruits that open to reveal showy bright red seeds are a feature of this medium sized tree. Its dense canopy and fast growing habit makes it a good shade tree, and it is a good nesting site for birds. It will grow to around 8 metres tall in most situations, but can grow taller in ideal conditions. Suits a range of soil types, and sunny or shaded positions. It is not prone to any major pest or disease problems and is virtually maintenance free. The fruit is liked by seed eating Australian birds. Can be used indoors in a well lit position. It can be prone to suckering if the roots are disturbed.

Family : Phyllanthaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 10

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Glochidion ferdinandi

Common Name : Cheese Tree

Height : 30

Flower Color : Yellow, Green

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds, Other insects