Cryptocarya erythroxylin - Rose Maple/Pigeonberry Ash/Rose Walnut
Family: Lauraceae

Stunning understorey tree over 20m.
Slightly buttressed trunk.
Pink new growth.
Black fruits.
Camphor replacement tree.
Bird attracting.
Hardy.
The trunk is often buttressed, and the grey or white cylindrical trunk is a conspicuous feature in the rainforest.
Leaves are 6-13 cm long, white and veiny underneath.
The small cream flowers form in early summer, the fruit is a black drupe maturing in the cooler months.

Cultivation
Germination occurs easily after removal of the black aril.

Planting
13.07.17