Close up of the glossy leaves and bright yellow fruit of the Fraser Island Apple Bushfood Tree

(1/1) Close up of the glossy leaves and bright yellow fruit of the Fraser Island Apple Bushfood Tree

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Fraser Island Apple

Acronychia imperforata
Fruit Trees > Bush foods Australia > Fraser Island Apple
Glossy leaved native tree with yellow-gold, fleshy fruit that is crisp with a refreshingly lemony sweetness. Tolerant of salt spray and sand and very water efficient, makes an excellent hedge for coastal and inland areas. Good feed tree for butterflies, ... Read More
Other Names: K'gari Apple, Coastal Aspen, Beach Acronychia, Logan Apple

$21.90

Specifications of Fraser Island Apple

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Fast

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