Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia

Name: Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 150.00 AUD
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Size: 30cm

30cm 40cm/45L 100L 200L

Current Stock Height Guides

30cm: Enquire within for height guide information.
40cm/45L: 1.3m – 1.5m Approx.
100L: 1.8m – 3m Approx.
200L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia

Randia fitzalanii, commonly known as Native Gardenia, is a compact evergreen tree valued for its glossy foliage and highly fragrant flowers. The leaves are dark green, broad, and dense, forming a rounded crown that provides year-round structure. In spring and summer, it produces creamy-white, strongly perfumed flowers similar to true gardenias, followed by round, edible orange fruits. Mature plants typically grow 3–6 metres tall with a spread of 2–3 metres, making them ideal for both small gardens and larger landscapes.

This species has a moderate growth rate and is native to northern Australia. Randia fitzalanii performs best in full sun to part shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soils with regular moisture. It is tolerant of light frosts and adapts well to coastal and subtropical climates. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance, with occasional pruning after flowering helping to maintain a dense, rounded form. The flowers attract pollinators and the fruits are enjoyed by birds, adding ecological value.

They look excellent when planted as feature trees, clipped into screens, or used in native gardens for their fragrance and evergreen foliage. Native Gardenia also thrives in pots near entrances and courtyards, where its perfume can be best appreciated.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3–5 m

Mature Width: 2–3 m

Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia frost tolerant?

Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Randia fitzalanii produces highly fragrant, creamy-white flowers through the warmer months, typically from spring to early autumn. These star-shaped blooms stand out beautifully against the glossy green foliage and give the plant strong ornamental value both in gardens and as a feature shrub.

Native Information

Is Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia an Australian Native? Yes

Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is Native to Native to tropical rainforests of northern Queensland, from Cape York Peninsula through Townsville.

Wildlife Value

Its fragrant flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, while the dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter for small birds. The fruit that follows is also used by wildlife, making Randia fitzalanii an excellent biodiversity-supporting shrub for subtropical and tropical gardens.

Sunlight Information

Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

Randia fitzalanii performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate lighter sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and fertility. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can reduce vigour and flowering. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Native Gardenia

Genus: Randia

Botanical Species: Randia fitzalanii

Family: Rubiaceae

Botanical Name: Randia fitzalanii

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Screening or Privacy
Council or Civic Landscapes

Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia works in an:

Tropical Garden – lush, leafy planting for a resort-style atmosphere.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Cottage Garden – romantic mix of flowers, colour, and texture.
Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny to partly shaded, frost-free site with free-draining soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
Add compost to enrich soil before planting.
Water thoroughly after planting and mulch to retain soil moisture.
Prune lightly after flowering to encourage a dense shape.

Hedging & Screening: Space 1.5 – 2 m apart
Feature Planting: Space 2 – 3 m apart

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise with a slow-release native fertiliser in spring and summer.
Prune after flowering to maintain form and encourage new growth.

Sandy soils: Grows well with added compost and regular water.
Loamy soils: Ideal growth with good fertility and drainage.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay with improved drainage.
Coastal soils: Performs well in sheltered coastal gardens.
Poor soils: Benefits from enrichment with compost and fertiliser.

Randia fitzalanii – Native Gardenia is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Medium Growth Rate

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 / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (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)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it requires regular watering to establish properly. Once established, Native Gardenia develops moderate drought tolerance and maintains fresh, glossy foliage through warm, dry periods when planted in well-drained soil. Occasional supplementary watering during extended heat helps preserve flower production and overall vigour.