A well formed, upright large shrub to small tree. Dark green leaves and a rainforest trunk, this is a perfect shrub for a feature spot in a shady garden. Creamy-white flowers turn orange with age and orange lobed fruits follow. Is tolerant of sandy soils, wind swept areas and grows in all soil types.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Coastal canthium
Cyclophyllum coprosmoides
Coastal Canthium; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Coastal Canthium; Credit: Greg Tasney
Coastal Canthium; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Plant Description:
Special features: Creamy-white flowers, upright small tree.
Fauna attractant: Bee, birds, gardenia bee hawk, moths
More information: https://www.somemagneticislandplants.com.au/coast-canthium
Flower-Fruit colour: Orange fruit, White flower
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 10 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full shade, Part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 3 m