The unusual cheese-shaped fruits that open to reveal showy bright red seeds are a feature of this medium sized tree. Its dense canopy and fast growing habit makes it a good shade tree, and it is a good nesting site for birds. It will grow to around 8 metres tall in most situations, but can grow taller in ideal conditions. Suits a range of soil types, and sunny or shaded positions. It is not prone to any major pest or disease problems and is virtually maintenance free. The fruit is liked by seed eating Australian birds. Can be used indoors in a well lit position. It can be prone to suckering if the roots are disturbed.
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree
Common Name - Cheese Tree
Scientific Name - Glochidion ferdinandi
Family - Phyllanthaceae
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Minimum Height - 8
Maximum Height - 30
Minimum Width - 5
Maximum Width - 10
Flower Colour - Yellow, Green
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Indoor, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Decorative fruit, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Seed eating birds, Other insects
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