Pleiogynium timorense
“Burdekin Plum”
TREE 15 TO 20 METRES TALLSpreading, ornamental shade tree, with dense foliage and globular deep-purple fruit to 5cm edible when completely ripe but very sour, which makes an excellent jam, and also attracts birds, ripens in winter. Hardy.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Tall Trees: 10m & Over |
| Family | Anacardiaceae |
| Aspect | Full Sun |
| Soil | Adaptable, Well-drained |
| Habitat | Dry Rainforest |
| Features | |
| Bird Attracting, Edible Fruit Plants, Rainforest Garden Plants | |
| Localities | |
| Ipswich area, Pine Rivers | |
