Athertonia diversifolia 'Blue Almond' - 75mm Pot
Athertonia diversifolia 'Blue Almond' or 'Atherton Oak' is a north Queensland rainforest tree closely related to the macadamia. The tree produces a tasty edible nut which has been a valued food item for the local aborigines for hundreds of years. The nut has the potential, like the macadamia, to become a viable industry, provided it is accepted by the consumer and is marketed correctly. The tree is a fine specimen and may also be useful in the landscaping industry. It has very attractive, large, lobed, glossy leaves that can be up to 60cms long - though they start life as oblong shaped. This makes a very good specimen tree that is suited to medium to larger gardens and parklands.
Can be used as a screen or for erosion control and the nectar rich flowers attracts birds to the garden. From autumn to winter it produces large perfumed racemes of cream and brown flowers with the blue fruits containing edible nuts.
Athertonia diversifolia 'Blue Almond' or 'Atherton Oak' is a north Queensland rainforest tree closely related to the macadamia. The tree produces a tasty edible nut which has been a valued food item for the local aborigines for hundreds of years. The nut has the potential, like the macadamia, to become a viable industry, provided it is accepted by the consumer and is marketed correctly. The tree is a fine specimen and may also be useful in the landscaping industry. It has very attractive, large, lobed, glossy leaves that can be up to 60cms long - though they start life as oblong shaped. This makes a very good specimen tree that is suited to medium to larger gardens and parklands.
Can be used as a screen or for erosion control and the nectar rich flowers attracts birds to the garden. From autumn to winter it produces large perfumed racemes of cream and brown flowers with the blue fruits containing edible nuts.
Athertonia diversifolia 'Blue Almond' or 'Atherton Oak' is a north Queensland rainforest tree closely related to the macadamia. The tree produces a tasty edible nut which has been a valued food item for the local aborigines for hundreds of years. The nut has the potential, like the macadamia, to become a viable industry, provided it is accepted by the consumer and is marketed correctly. The tree is a fine specimen and may also be useful in the landscaping industry. It has very attractive, large, lobed, glossy leaves that can be up to 60cms long - though they start life as oblong shaped. This makes a very good specimen tree that is suited to medium to larger gardens and parklands.
Can be used as a screen or for erosion control and the nectar rich flowers attracts birds to the garden. From autumn to winter it produces large perfumed racemes of cream and brown flowers with the blue fruits containing edible nuts.
