Central QLD Coast Landcare Network

Coastal damson

Terminalia muelleri, Fam. Combretaceae


A small to medium, deciduous tree, 6-10m high, with a layered shape.
Weed Category:
Weed: No
Form or habit: Small tree, Med tree
Family: Combretaceae
Leaf:
Egg shaped, broadest at the outer end, dark green, to 16cm long, clustered towards the ends of the branches.
Flower conspicuous: Conspicuous
Flower colour:

White, Cream
Flower description: White to cream, small, fragrant, borne on racemes. November to February.
Fruit conspicuous: Conspicuous
Fruit colour:

Blue
Fruit:
Fruit description: Blue, almond shaped, to 2cm long.
Habitat: Beach scrub, rainforest.
Distribution Queensland.
Food source for:
Toxicity: No toxicity known
Origin: Australia.
Notes: A fast growing tree with a particularly attractive growth form. Suitable for most well drained soils. Propagate from fresh seed.
Information sources: Townsend K. & the Society for Growing Australian Plant Townsville Branch Inc. (1994) Across the Top: Gardening with Australian Plants in the tropics.