| Common Name: |
Red Coondoo |
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| Family: |
Sapotaceae |
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| Form and Size: |
A large evergreen tree, 10 - 12m tall, with a dense crown. |
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| Distribution: |
Across northern - Australia; in coastal vine thickets and rainforest. |
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| Flowers: |
Lilac, purple stamen, fragrant 5 petalled, about 2cm in diameter;
borne on terminal racemes. |
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| Flowering Period: |
November to March. |
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| Cultivation/Notes: |
Propagate from fresh seed. A hardy, compact tree ideal for shade
or street planting. Grows well on coastal dunes and would be useful
for beach stabilisation. |
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