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Tulipwood
From northern NSW, this rainforest native with a rounded crown is a well-behaved street tree that copes with salty winds, drought and poor drainage. Whilst its natural range is the subtropics, it can grow in any frost-free area throughout Australia. Growing to a moderate-sized backyard tree with dense lush evergreen foliage and decorative seeds in summer. For the best specimen, prune to a single clear trunk when young and you'll enjoy years of cool shady afternoons sitting under your Tulipwood. Fast growth rate.
How to grow
Full sun, prefers moist soil, copes with salty winds, drought and poor drainage once established. For the best specimen, prune to a single clear trunk when young to develop an upright shade tree.