Cordia Tree, Glueberry Tree
Form and Size: A small to medium, spreading tree, 5-20m tall
Distribution: Coastal rainforests of Qld and NT
Leaves: Opposite, egg-shaped or rounded, blunt, 3-5 conspicuous veins, veins hairy on underside, stalk 3-4cm long, new growth is smooth, 5-8cm x 2-4cm
Flowers: White, sessile; borne in loose, branched clusters;
some trees carry male flowers only, others dual-sex flowers
Flowering Period: January to May
Fruit: Yellow or pinkish, egg-shaped, 1-1.5cm long
Cultivation/Notes: Propagate from seed which must be sown while very fresh
Requires well drained soil and a sunny position. Tolerant of wind and salt spray
Fairly slow growing.
