Scientific Name: Gmelina leichhardtii

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  • Pronunciation:
    mel-EEN-ah lie-CART-ee-eye
  • Common Name:
    White Beech
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    LAMIACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Purple and white
  • Fruit:
    Purple to 25mm
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest
  • Species List:
    Kin Kin Arboretum, FI Podberscek, Fraser Island, RE 12.11.10. RE 12.12.16. Upper Yandina Creek, Dandaloo, Kin Kin Arboretum, Heritage Park,
Identification Notes

Canopy: spreading||Leaf: round, almost heart-shaped||flowers white with yellow and purple markings.|| fruit: shiny round blue||

Landscaping Notes

Requires large area. Stately and ornamental shade tree useful for protected seaside planting. Can be deciduous in late winter and prior to flowering.