Elaeocarpus eumundi

A versatile landscaping tree, Elaeocarpus eumundi is often grown for the foliage. Large leaves add a touch of the tropics to a garden design, so if you are after that tropical look, this could be the tree for you.

In its natural climate range it is a tree that will reach around 15 metres in height. In cooler climates, height is around 1/3 of this depending on position and soil.

The new foliage is particularly attractive being a bronze to red in colour. Older foliage is smooth and glossy, hence the common name of Smooth Leafed Quandong.

Care and Growing Conditions.

The height of this tree will depend on climate, soil and moisture. In both warmer cooler areas in grows well in a humus rich soil with adequate moisture.

In cooler climates with dry summers it is recommended to mulch well around the plant to maintain a moist root run.

It is a tree that responds well to pruning, if you are trying to restrict the growth, prune regularly from a young age.

A little organic fertiliser applied in spring will improve growth rate and overall performance.

Elaeocarpus eumundi can be grown in containers for a number of years and growth rate will be restricted.

Summary Information

• Botanical Name – Elaeocarpus eumundi
• Common Name – Eumundi Quandong, Smooth leafed Quandong.
• Position – Full sun to part shade.
• Soil – Well drained.
• Height – To around 15 metres, much smaller in cooler areas.
• Spread – To around 3 metres
• Growth rate – Slow to medium in good conditions.
• Foliage – Mid green and serrated on the leaf margins.
• Flowers – Small and white and perfumed.
• Flowering time – Spring to Summer.
• Frost tolerant – Light frosts only.
• Drought tolerant – Medium.

Elaeocarpus eumundi is available for sale from the following nurseries

BAMBOO LAND 
Australia's finest bamboo display gardens. Non-invasive clumping varieties at competitive prices for screens, windbreaks, garden ornamentals, timber and shoots. Small suburban garden right up to the commercial growers. Can ship to anywhere in Australia. Hervey Bay, QLD. OPEN 7 DAYS
www.bambooland.com.au

EGARDENS – Retail Online Plants & Plant Sourcing
Phone: 0411 435 314
Online Retailer of Landscaping Plants, large quantities of small pot sizes up to advanced sizes & plant Sourcing.
SYDNEY | NORTHERN NSW | GOLD COAST | BRISBANE | MELBOURNE | ADELAIDE
www.egardens.com.au

ROSS EVANS GARDEN CENTRE- phone: 0488 010 656
300 Oxley Drive Coombabah QLD 4216
Located on the north end of the Gold Coast at Runaway Bay. The 6 acre site is home to Queensland's biggest & best garden centre. Selling in volume direct to the public. Focus on top quality both in our plant & pot ranges. 
www.rossevansgardencentre.com.au