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Glochidion ferdinandi

Cheesewood

Phyllanthaceae

Description:

Medium-sized tree under 10 m with a dense canopy and glossy foliage. New growth pinkish. Produces small perfumed yellow flowers in spring and summer, followed by orange red “cheese wheel” fruit. Excellent pioneer species for revegetation.

Special Features:

  • Attracts birds

  • Fast-growing and hardy

  • Low maintenance

  • Can be grown in large pots indoors with good light

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Shrub or small tree to 25m - Spread 4m

Attracts:

Fruit eating birds

Flower Colour:

Green, Yellow

Glochidion ferdinandi - Cheesewood

Gallery

Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Glochidion+ferdinandi&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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