Harpullia pendula - tulipwood

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You'll love this rugged little native tree as it has so many good qualities : bright orange berries, bronzey-green new leaves, a shady round crown, and adaptability to a wide range of soils and climates.

Plus it's on many councils' approved planting lists as the roots aren't invasive and it rarely grows high enough to interfere with overhead wires.
It's also a food plant for the native speckled lineblue butterfly.

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Description

Harpullia pendula - tulipwood

APPEARANCE : Fast-growing smallish evergreen native tree, found in the wild from northern NSW to the far top end of QLD. Dense green foliage, small iinsignificant creamy-green flowers in summer, followed by masses of little orange berries with jet black centres.
USE FOR : Street tree, garden tree, native and wildlife gardens as butterflies love the flowers and birds love the berries.
PLANTING : Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun. Frost-hardy, drought tolerant.
CARE : Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks, and protect from frost.
HEIGHT & WIDTH : Generally under 6m H x 4m W in sunny urban situations, can reach 10m in shady rainforest environments.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, young healthy plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80 mm x 42 mm wide.

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