Carallia brachiata (Bush Currant)
Impressive ornamental freshwater mangrove tree with masses of small red edible fruit. Naturally occurs on the margins of streams and swamps, in coastal vine thickets and monsoon forests. Trunk is occasionally buttressed; flowers are white, cream or green; branches are layered and widely spreading. Bird and butterfly attracting, cyclone resistant. One of the few species known to support the ‘4 O'Clock moth’. 5-12m.
Screening, Accent & Filler
Bird & Butterfly Attracting
Cyclone Resistant
Fragrant Flowers
Edible Fruit
Shade Trees
Moderate to High Water
Trees
NT Government
GARY FOX
Nicholas Smith
Nicholas Smith
GARY FOX
4 O’Clock Moth. David Rentz, Bowerbird
GARY FOX
Nicholas Smith