Illawarra Plum Podocarpus elatus Australian Native | X 5 Seeds
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Common Name: Illawarra Plum, also known as Plum Pine, Australian Plum and Plum Pine.
Scientific Name: Podocarpus elatus
Life Cycle: Evergreen
Remarks: Fast growing Australian Native rainforest tree. Endemic to the east coast of NSW and QLD. Grows best in tropical areas.
Has separate male and female trees. Produces large purple berries that ripen in March and July can be eaten raw or cooked. The female tree can take up to 5 years to fruit.
Plant Height: 8-12m (can grow to 40m)
When: Spring + Autumn is best, but can sow all year round.
Sowing Depth + Method: Soak for 24-48 hours. Sow 10mm deep. Raise seedlings. Keep moist.
Spacing: 5m+
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 25-60 days @ 25°C
Number of Seeds: 5
View our Growing Australian Native From Seed blog here.
Note: WA orders are sent weekly as they require quarantine inspections on arrival to WA
Please note, we sell the seeds for cultivation, not consumption.
Photo credit: Rosita Choque
When to Sow in your climate
The below is a guide on which months to sow based on your climate
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