Botanical Name
Lomatia arborescens
Common Name
Tree Lomatia
Description
Tree Lomatia is a hardy rainforest native that grows as a large shrub or small tree renowned for its dense bushy habit and attractive foliage that creates beautiful displays in Australian gardens. This versatile species produces white or cream flowers in racemes in the leaf axils, followed by dry fruits containing winged seeds, while the oblong to elliptical leaves up to 150mm long with serrated margins provide excellent evergreen coverage. The dense, bushy growth habit makes it particularly valuable for screening and structural plantings. Hardy and adaptable once established, it thrives in moist, well-drained soils and sunny to shady positions with adequate moisture availability across various climates. Perfect for rainforest gardens, screening, and areas where hardy native shrubs with attractive foliage create reliable landscape displays.
Plant Category
Trees
Size (H x W)
Height: 10 meters, Spread: 6-8 meters
Lomatia arborescens naturally occurs in rainforest and wet forests of northeastern New South Wales and southeastern Queensland, thriving in moist, well-drained soils with good organic content and sunny to shady exposure in subtropical to temperate climates.
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