Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct
Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo Tree) - Evergreen Trees Direct

Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree

200L: 3.5m – 4.5m
100L: 2.8m – 3.2m
40cm / 45L: 1.1m – 1.3m

Please note: These height guides are approximate, as we work with live plants and natural variation is expected. The measurements provided reflect typical stock sizing but may vary between batches.

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Learn About Your New Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree

Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Tuckeroo) looks excellent as a resilient coastal or urban feature tree. Its dense, glossy foliage and bright orange-yellow fruit create a gorgeous, bird-attracting display that adds life and colour year-round.

Ideal for street planting, parks, and gardens, this medium-sized evergreen performs well in full sun to part shade, tolerates salt spray, wind, and pollution, and requires minimal maintenance. For added impact, underplant with coastal natives or low shrubs to enhance texture and habitat value while softening urban edges.

Plant Profile
Planting & Spacing Tips
Post Planting Care
Tips for Various Soil Types

1. Botanical & Physical Characteristics

BOTANICAL NAME:
Cupaniopsis anacardioides
GENUS:
Cupaniopsis
BOTANICAL SPECIES:
anacardioides
COMMON NAME:
Tuckeroo Tree
FAMILY:
Sapindaceae
EVERGREEN / DECIDUOUS:
Evergreen (foliage year round)
FOLIAGE TYPE
  • Broad
FORM & SHAPE
  • Rounded
  • Compact

2. Growth & Environmental Conditions

GROWTH RATE
EXPECTED GROWTH PER YEAR

Approx. 40 – 80 cm per year

MATURE HEIGHT

6m - 12m Approximately

MATURE WIDTH

5m – 10m

SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE
  • Full Sun
FROST TOLERANCE

Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

AUSTRALIAN NATIVE?
Yes

3. Practical Uses & Flowering

USES:
  • Feature Tree
  • Street Tree
  • Avenue Planting
  • Council or Civic Landscapes
  • Shade Tree
  • Edible Garden
FLOWER COLOUR
Yellow
FLOWER TYPE
  • Fluffy
FLOWERING PERIOD

Planting Tips

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening:Plant 3 m – 4 m apart for large informal hedge or windbreak.

Feature Tree: 4 m – 6 m apart for full crown development.

Avenue Planting Trees: 5 m – 6 m spacing for shade and uniformity.

Ensuring A Strong Start

How to Plant Cupaniopsis anacardioides

Site Selection: Prefers well-draining soil but can tolerate a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and even clayey soils.
Soil Preparation: If the soil is too compacted, loosen it up and mix in organic compost to enrich.
Hole Digging: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and of similar depth.
Planting: Position the tree in the hole, ensuring it's standing straight. Refill with soil and water deeply.

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) for Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot: 49.5cm (W) × 35.2cm (D)
  • 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 100L Pot: 66cm (W) × 49.5cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Post Planting Care

When planting a new tree or shrub, proper watering is essential to ensure healthy establishment and long-term growth. Follow these guidelines to give your plant the best start:

  1. Immediately After Planting:
    Water generously right after planting to settle the soil around the roots and eliminate air pockets. This helps the roots make good contact with the soil.
  2. First Three Months (Establishment Phase):
    The initial three months are critical for root development. Water deeply twice daily (morning and evening) to encourage strong, deep root growth.
  3. Irrigation Systems:
    If using an irrigation system, adjust it to provide adequate water during the establishment phase. Ensure the water reaches the root zone without overwatering.
  4. Weather Considerations:
    Adjust watering based on weather conditions. Increase frequency during hot, dry periods and reduce it during cooler, wetter seasons.
  5. Ongoing Care:
    After the establishment phase (3 months), gradually reduce watering frequency but ensure the plant receives consistent moisture, especially during dry spells.

Long Term & Ongoing Care

Caring for Cupaniopsis anacardioides

Watering: While young, water regularly to help establish. Mature trees are reasonably drought-tolerant but appreciate occasional deep watering.
Mulching: Apply organic mulch around the tree's base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Pruning: Generally requires little pruning. However, you can remove any undesirable or dead growth as needed.

Growing Your Cupaniopsis anacardioides - Tuckeroo Tree in Various Soil Types

Optimizing Soil for Robust Growth and Coastal Tolerance

Ideal Drainage: Prefers well-drained, sandy to loamy soils.

Well-Draining Soil: Excellent for supporting its growth in coastal environments.

If you have the following soil, here are some tips for you:

  • Sandy Soil: Ideal for its natural drainage capabilities; enrich with organic compost to boost nutrient retention.
  • Clay Soil: Not ideal but can be adapted by mixing in sand and organic matter to improve drainage.
  • Loamy Soil: Good for growth; ensure regular organic enrichment to maintain health and vigor.
  • Peaty Soil: Suitable if drainage is enhanced; mix in sand or fine gravel to ensure excess moisture can escape.
Here is what customers like you frequently ask

FAQ

  • How much sunlight does the Tuckeroo need? The Tuckeroo prefers full sun to partial shade, making it adaptable to different gardening situations.
  • Is the Tuckeroo tree drought-tolerant? Yes, it is drought-tolerant once established but will benefit from regular watering during extended dry periods.
  • When does the Tuckeroo flower? The tree produces greenish-white flowers during spring and early summer, followed by colorful fruits in late autumn to winter.
  • How often should the Tuckeroo be pruned? Minimal pruning is needed. Trim to shape if necessary to maintain its form and remove any dead or damaged branches as required.

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