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Trema tomentosa

Native Peach

Ulmaceae

Description:

Pioneer plant in areas of regrowth. Fast-growing open shrub with long-lived woody trunk. Tiny greenish-white flowers appear in summer. Produces small edible fruit (~3 mm) that are poisonous to cattle but loved by birds. Foliage resembles that of a peach tree. Excellent for disturbed or revegetation areas.

Special Features:

  • Fast growing

  • Ideal for revegetation projects

  • Attracts birds

  • Poisonous to cattle

Natural Habitat:

Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Woody shrub to 5m

Attracts:

Butterflies

Flower Colour:

Green, White, Yellow, Cream

Trema tomentosa - Native Peach

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Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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