Attractive foliage

Tree to 30 metres. Generally found in drier types of rainforest but often along scrubby watercourses. From Paterson NSW to Gympie. Flowers in yellow-brown racemes, from March to May. This species has attractive foliage with new growth beetroot in colour and colourful fruit. Not edible. Seeds are eaten by birds.

Foliage and flower. Photo: BRAIN © 2003

Seed collecting and propagation

Fruit a green woody capsule, finely hairy, opening in 3 parts to expose a pink velvety lining inside. Ripe July -to November. Fresh seed germinates readily within 3-6 weeks. Soak in cold water for a day to kill grubs.