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Tulipwood (Harpullia pendula)

Tulipwood (Harpullia pendula)

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Why we love this plant!

Ideal for urban and suburban landscapes in South East Queensland, Tulipwood is valued for its compact, upright growth and non-invasive roots. It provides dense, glossy green foliage that offers cooling shade, making it a great street or garden tree for reducing heat in built-up areas. Small yellowish flowers in spring and summer attract pollinators, while its bright orange seed capsules provide a food source for birds. This species is well-suited to a variety of soils, from sandy coastal areas to more structured loamy soils, and it tolerates South East Queensland’s seasonal rainfall patterns well.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Drought-tolerant once established but may benefit from occasional deep watering in dry spells.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser in spring may encourage healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Pruning can be done to shape the tree and maintain a compact form.

Good to Know:

  • Well-suited to urban landscapes, providing shade and wind protection.
  • Slow-growing but long-lived, making it a great feature tree for South East Queensland gardens.

Plant Details
Common uses: Shade-giving, Privacy screening, Feature plant, Attractive foliage, Seasonal colour, Drought hardy/tolerant, Wind protection, Low maintenance garden, Suitable for colder climates, and Erosion control
Expected Height Range: 6 m - 12 m
Spread Range: 6 m - 10 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Spring and Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to the rainforests of eastern Australia, from northern New South Wales to tropical Queensland. It naturally occurs in both wet and dry rainforest environments, often in open, secondary growth areas where it can receive ample sunlight.
Leaf information: Glossy, dark green, elongated leaves with a slightly wavy margin.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained soils but adapts to compacted or disturbed soils, including sandy or clay-based conditions.
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