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 | |
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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 |