Known commonly as the Native Gardenia due to the scented, white starry flowers displayed on this evergreen rainforest tree, Atractocarpus fitzalanii (syn. Randia) is known for its beauty and fragrance. Considered a small tree, it can grow upwards of 5m in optimal conditions with a canopy forming habit. In a long flowering season covering spring to autumn, highly fragrant white flowers gleam against the glossy green foliage. The scented flowers are followed by an edible yellow fruit. Its hard-shelled fruits are 6-7cm in diameter, containing a pale, soft and sweet segmented fruit with many small white seeds. Similar to a mangosteen in size, shape and flavour, they may be enjoyed raw on their own or used in salads, tarts, cakes and other desserts. With regular pruning, the Native Gardenia may be kept in a pot or at shrub size, making it a fabulous display plant, particularly during flowering season.
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to dappled sun. Tolerant of drought and humidity
Size: Height 5m x width 4m
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to dappled sun. Tolerant of drought and humidity
Size: Height 5m x width 4m