A well-formed tree providing shade. Leaves are green and are paler and often white below. Yellow flowers in racemes are showy from spring to summer. However is just as showy when covered in yellow globular fruit. Grows in a variety of soils including sand.
Native plant guide: Australian Native
Yellow kamala
Mallotus discolor
Yellow Kamala; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Yellow Kamala; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Yellow Kamala; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Yellow Kamala; Credit: Gemma Bauld
Plant Description:
Special features: Yellow flowers and fruit
Fauna attractant: Bees, insects, birds
More information: https://apps.lucidcentral.org/rainforest/text/entities/mallotus_discolor.htm
Flower-Fruit colour: Yellow flower, Yellow fruit
Habit: Tree
Hardiness: Drought tolerant
Height: 15 m
Native-exotic: Native
Sun-shade condition: Full sun/part shade
Water requirement: Low
Width: 5 m +