Native plant guide: Australian Native

Peanut tree

Sterculia quadrifida
Peanut Tree; Credit: Greg Tasney

Peanut Tree; Credit: Gemma Bauld

Peanut Tree; Credit: Gemma Bauld

Plant Description:

A semi-deciduous tree that prefers part-shade. This tree would be a perfect feature tree and creates shade. The large orange-red seed pods are the stand out feature that split open to reveal shiny black seeds. Tolerant of a variety of soils including sand.

Special features: Large orange-red seed pods

Fauna attractant: Bees, insects, birds

More information: https://somemagneticislandplants.com.au/peanut-tree

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