Pink Bloodwood
Form and Size: A medium to large tree, 20-30m high, with a solitary trunk and spreading canopy
Distribution: East coast of Qld. and northern NSW
Adult Leaves: Lance-shaped or broadly lance-shaped, egg-shaped or diamond-shaped, shiny, dark green, paler beneath, intramarginal vein distinct beneath, 8-15cm x 1.5-3cm
Bark: Tessellated throughout, fibrous, light grey to light brown
Buds: Pear-shaped to egg-shaped; base 7-12mm long, 5-7mm wide; cap conical, 2-4mm long, 4-6mm wide
Flowers: Cream to white, about 2cm diameter borne in clusters of 5-7, several clusters forming large terminal inflorescences
Flowering Period: December to March
Fruit: Capsules, urn-shaped or egg-shaped, thick-rimmed, covered with numerous brownish dots, 10-21mm long, 8-l6mm wide; valves at rim- level
Cultivation/Notes: Propagate from seed. Large heads of white flowers are very noticeable and attract nectar-feeding birds. It is a significant source of honey.
