A shady shrub to small tree with large spatula shaped green leaves that turn bright yellow, then orange then red before falling off in dry times – briefly deciduous. Bark is grey and corky. Large, white, spectacular filamentous flowers open at night and fall by morning. Large oval sized fruit follow flowering.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Cocky apple
Planchonia careya
Cocky Apple; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Cocky Apple; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Cocky Apple; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Cocky Apple; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Cocky Apple; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Plant Description:
Special features: Large white flowers, change of leaf colour and shady habit.
Fauna attractant: Nocturnal mammals and pollinators
More information: https://anpsa.org.au/plant_profiles/planchonia-careya/
Flower-Fruit colour: White flower
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 10 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 4 m