Harpullia pendula - Tulipwood Tree

A small to medium Australian native rainforest tree with a neat, rounded canopy. New growth emerges in bronze and green shades, and in summer the tree produces bright orange berries with black centres that attract birds and butterflies. A lovely choice for street, shade and wildlife gardens.

Quick Info

Height: Usually under 6m in urban gardens, up to 10m in shady rainforest.  Width: Approx. 4m wide in urban gardens

Growth Rate: Fast.  Expect quick development in the first few seasons after planting.

Positioning: Full sun

Climate & Hardiness: Frost sensitive. Best suited to frost-free and mild climates. Protect young plants from frost in cooler areas.

Form: Rounded canopy

Foliage: Bronze and green new growth

Flowers and Fruit: Inconspicuous summer flowers followed by bright orange berries with black centres

Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant

Perfect For

> Street tree planting

> Shade tree

> Bird and butterfly attracting

> Native and rainforest-style plantings

> Gardens that need a tidy, rounded small tree

Plant Variety Overview

Harpullia pendula, commonly known as the Tulipwood Tree, is a small to medium Australian native from rainforest environments. Its rounded canopy and attractive new growth make it an appealing ornamental tree, and it adds quiet, natural character to a native garden.

The new leaves emerge in bronze and green shades, adding colour as the tree grows. Inconspicuous flowers appear in summer and are followed by bright orange berries with black centres. These berries are a strong draw for native birds and butterflies, bringing movement and life to the garden.

This is a fast-growing tree that is drought tolerant once established. It is frost sensitive, so it is best suited to frost-free or mild climates. Usually under 6m tall in urban gardens, it fits well into street planting and smaller shade-tree positions.

Why You'll Love It

> Attractive New Growth: Bronze and green shades add interest as the leaves develop

> Wildlife Friendly: Orange berries attract native birds and butterflies

> Compact Canopy: Rounded form suits urban gardens and street planting

> Fast Growth: Establishes quickly to provide shade and presence

> Drought Tolerant: Manages dry periods well once established

> Native Rainforest Tree: A genuine Australian native with natural garden character

Availability

No sizes available in NSW or VIC currently.  More commonly grown and available in Qld with limited sizes available in SA.  Please contact us to confirm current stock and availability for your location before ordering.

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