This tree has arching spreading branches that form an open rounded crown to groun level. It may be deciduous in cooler climates and has glossy olive green ovate leaves and the small creamy flowers appear in a clusters in summer followed by berry fruit.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Alphitonia excelsa is naturally found in Australia from the Gulf of Carpentaria to Queensland and extending to Sydney in New South Wales growing on the coast and the western slopes. It appears in rainforest fringes, dry eucalypt forests or in rainforests.

It prefers a well-structured drier soils that are well drained and moderately fertile in a protected shaded protected position and is drought and frost tolerant.

Red Ash Is grown for its spreading crown and is planted in parks and large gardens as a lawn specimen for shade. It is suitable for coastal and adjoining tablelands regions establishing in 3-5 years and is long lived. It is also planted in tropical gardens or used for street plantings and is ideal for a rainforest setting. ID 504

Alphitonia (al-fit-tóe-nee-a)  excelsa (ek-SEL-suh)

Rhamnaceae (ram-NAY-see-ee)
Rhamnales