
Cryptocarya rigida
“Rose Maple”
TREE TO 35 METRES TALLGraceful bushy habit, glossy green foliage with pleasant smell when crushed, small flowers in Spring/Summer followed by blue/purple edible fruit. Attracts butterflies. Excellent veneer or cabinet timber. Hardy, in cultivation usually only to 10 metres.
Suitability | |
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Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
Family | Lauraceae |
Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
Soil | Adaptable |
Habitat | Dry Rainforest |
Features | |
Bush Food Plants, Butterfly Plants, Edible Fruit Plants, Perfumed Foliage Plants | |
Localities | |
Pine Rivers |