A medium to large native tree (up to 15 metres), with a conical form. It is indigenous to SE Queensland, produces a stunning display of maroon pink/purple flowers in spring to summer and is deciduous when flowering. It is hardy, frost and drought tolerant and best suited to larger areas as a feature/specimen tree.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium/large tree: up to 15 metres
Conical shape
SPECIAL USES
As a street tree
As a shade tree
As a specimen
As a windbreak
As a screen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun and part shade
Suitable in most soils
Needs well drained soil
Is tolerant of moderate frost
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of coastal exposure
Is tolerant of tropical heat
