Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree

• Feature Tree
• Street Tree
• Avenue Planting
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Shade Tree
• Edible Garden

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree works in an:

• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 6m - 12m Approx

Mature Width: 5m – 10m

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 80 cm per year.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 80 cm per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree frost tolerant?

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Cupaniopsis anacardioides produces clusters of small creamy-yellow flowers in spring and early summer. While subtle, these lightly fragrant blooms sit neatly among the foliage and are followed by bright orange three-lobed fruit that add a colourful seasonal highlight.

Does Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring
• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Yes

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree is Native to Eastern Australia, particularly along the Queensland and New South Wales coasts, where it grows naturally in coastal dunes and lowland rainforests.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract native bees and beneficial insects, while the bright orange fruit provide food for fruit-eating birds. The dense evergreen canopy also offers shelter and nesting habitat, supporting a biodiverse and resilient garden ecosystem.

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree will thrive best in:

• Full Sun

Cupaniopsis anacardioides performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained sites unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to boost drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong growth, evergreen health and its naturally high drought resilience.

Is Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established the Tuckeroo develops excellent drought tolerance. It thrives in hot, dry, coastal and urban environments and maintains its dense, rounded canopy with minimal supplementary watering.