What a Great Tree
Dark, glossy leaves with a conical canopy habit, this is a popular tree with Landscape Architects around Brisbane. Commonly known as Eumundi Quandong, this tree is a versatile and attractive native Australian tree known for its lush, glossy foliage and clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, making it an excellent choice for ornamental landscaping.
Its hardy nature and ability to thrive in a variety of soil types also make it a valuable species for ecological restoration and habitat creation projects.
Botanical Name: Elaeocarpus eumundii
Common Name: Eumundi Quandong or smooth-leaved quandong
Height: 8 to 10 m
Spread: 3 to 4 m
Shade: Yes
Full Sun: Yes
Citicene Rating: 5 Stars
Hardiness: A great low maintenance tree. Tolerates minimal care.
Drought tolerance: Pretty good
Will it Grow in Brisbane? Yes
Shade Tolerance: Loves sun or shade.
Elaeocarpus eumundii – Size
This hardy tree grows to about 5 to 8 meters high and has a conical habit, making it ideal for narrow spots and boundary alignments to provide privacy from neighbours.
Elaeocarpus eumundii – Uses
Street tree, landscape boundary buffer tree, feature screen tree, rain-forest tree
