Toona ciliata – Australian Red Cedar

Great Australian Heirloom Species

AUSTRALIAN RED CEDAR

Toona ciliata (7-20m**FABCD) is the most famous of timber producing trees valued almost as highly as gold. A handsome shade tree native to NSW & QLD rainforests well back into the higher escarpment country. The large attractive leaves are glossy green turning brown and briefly falling in winter revealing new pinkish-red foliage in spring White flowers in spring it is a fine ornamental. Expect it to grow to about 7metres in drier areas but could get to 20m in moist situations in the garden. Known to grow as a small tree at Yanco in NSW’s Riverina. Will need frost protection for the first 2 years. Full sun or part shade.

Sent in long native pot…..Priced at $7.90