Ochrosia elliptica
“Bloodhorn”
Small Spreading Tree 5 to 9m TallBushy tree with whorls of large leathery leaves to 20cm long. Small yellow-white fragrant flowers occur from Oct-Feb and are followed by pairs of large, brilliant red fruits resembling horns. The fruits and sap are poisonous. Frost sensitive.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Small Trees up to 10m |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
| Soil | Moist, Sandy |
| Habitat | Coastal |
| Features | |
| Dry Tropics Native Plant Species, Perfumed Flowering Plants, Rainforest Garden Plants, Salt Tolerant, Screen Plants, Seaside Plantings, Toxic Plants | |
| Localities | |
| Pine Rivers | |
