ELAEOCARPUS grandis

Common Name:  Blue Quandong

Native to Australia, a subtropical rainforest tree growing 28 to 35 m.  A large single trunk with buttress roots which are an attractive feature of this tree.  Flowers appear March to June, bell shaped green/white in racemes along branches.  Fruit are bright blue, 2 to 3 cm diameter, used in jams and pickles, and a source of vitamin C.  Somewhat frost tolerant, prefers full sun.