Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar - Evergreen Trees Direct

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar

$330.00

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Size: 40cm/45L

40cm/45L 75L 100L 200L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

100L: 1.8m - 2.5m approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 20–30 metres

Mature Width: 10–15 metres

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar is expected to grow 60–100cm per year (moderate to fast, in suitable conditions).

Root Ball Dimensions

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)

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About Your New Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar

Toona ciliata, commonly known as Australian Red Cedar, is a large deciduous tree with an upright growth habit and a broad, spreading canopy at maturity. It produces pinnate foliage made up of multiple leaflets, creating a soft, layered appearance through spring and summer. The canopy develops into a substantial shade structure over time.

It performs best in full sun and prefers deep, well-drained soils with consistent moisture during establishment. Toona ciliata is suited to warm temperate and subtropical climates and tolerates seasonal rainfall variation once established. Growth is relatively quick in suitable conditions, particularly in fertile soils.

They look excellent when used as feature shade trees, in parks, large rural properties, and reforestation projects. This species is commonly specified where long-term canopy development, timber value, and native character are required.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Shade Tree
Rural Property Planting
Revegetation or Regeneration
Council or Civic Landscapes
Feature Tree

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar works in an:

Woodland Garden – layered, naturalistic design under dappled light.

Is Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar Evergreen or Deciduous?

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 20–30 metres

Mature Width: 10–15 metres

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar is expected to grow 60–100cm per year (moderate to fast, in suitable conditions).

Growth Rate of Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar is expected to grow 60–100cm per year (moderate to fast, in suitable conditions).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar

Is Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar frost tolerant?

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar Flower?

Toona ciliata produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer. While relatively subtle, the blooms appear in loose panicles above the foliage and are followed by woody seed capsules, with the tree primarily valued for its timber heritage and graceful form rather than its flowering display.

Does Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

Cream

Is Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar is Native to Eastern Australia and parts of Asia, where Toona ciliata grows naturally in subtropical and warm temperate rainforest margins and moist forest environments.

What is the Wildlife Value of Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar ?

Its broad, deciduous canopy provides valuable shelter and nesting habitat for small birds, while the foliage supports beneficial insects that contribute to a healthy ecosystem. The tree’s seasonal growth and seed production also play a role in supporting local biodiversity within larger landscapes.

How much Sunlight does Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar need?

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Toona ciliata performs best in deep, well-drained loam soils with consistent moisture and a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will tolerate sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve fertility and water retention. Avoid shallow, compacted or waterlogged conditions unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can restrict root development and long-term vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures.

Is Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar Drought Tolerant?

Is Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular deep watering to establish a strong root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Australian Red Cedar develops moderate drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods when planted in suitable soils, though it benefits from supplementary watering during extended heat.

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How To Plant Your Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun with good air movement and room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and a light dressing of aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, avoiding any low spot where water might pool.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar is expected to grow 60–100cm per year (moderate to fast, in suitable conditions).

Medium Growth Rate
Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch or pine bark over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk to avoid waterlogging at the base.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape, and remove lower branches as the tree grows to develop a clean feature trunk.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar in Different Soil

Toona ciliata performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.