Rapanea howittiana|Muttonwood
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Erect small tree with rusty hairs on new growth.
- Size (W x H)
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2-4m x 3-10m
- Leaves
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Glossy to dull dark green oblong leaves, paler below, with rounded tips and wavy edges, 3.3-10cm x 10-45mm. Young leaves often toothed. Leaves bunched at the ends of branches.
- Flowers
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Small flowers clustered along the leafless old wood. Small round fleshy blue fruit, December to June.
- Flower colour
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Cream to greenish
- Flower time
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May to August and November to January
- Growing conditions
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Moist well drained soils in open to damp forests and forests along rivers (riparian). Light to moderate frosts. Partial to full shade.
- Commonly used for
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An interesting tree for a sheltered position. Screen plant. Can be used to replace Pittosporum undulatum which it is similar to in appearance.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
