Plant of the month 12/2019: Mallotus nesophilus

When its fruits mature, typically during December in our area, Mallotus nesophilus provides an extremely attractive display.

Photo: John Elliott

An inconvenient detail: Mallotus nesophilus has separate male and female trees and these cannot be differentiated until they flower. To ensure future displays of showy fruit, one would need space to plant multiple specimens.

Photo: John Elliott

For more details see our species page.