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  Athertonia diversifolia - Atherton oak

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  Athertonia diversifolia - Atherton oak

The beautiful, large glossy foliage is the most striking feature of this Australian rainforest tree. It can be used as a feature tree for parks and larger landscaping areas or as a striking foliage plant (you can also use the long lasting foliage as backing for flower arrangements) in a large container for a balcony or courtyard. Another interesting feature is that it is a relative of the Macadamia nut and has a large edible kernel in the fruit in spring. It is a low maintenance plant once established. It comes from Queensland and naturally grows on deep volcanic soils, so grows best in soil rich in organic matter and with regular water and feeding.