This small tree has an upright slender branched habit that forms a rounded crown. It has glossy green oblong leaves and the small star-shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring and are followed by large red berries.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Ochrosia moorei is naturally found in Australia on the northern east coast of Queensland growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

This small tree is grown for its foliage and attractive fruit. It is planted in small to medium size gardens as a specimen or shade tree. It is used in rainforest settings and establishes in 3 to 5 years.
It is not commonly seen commercially and may be difficult to obtain, requiring a specialist nursery.ID 1151

Ochrosia(o-KROAZ-ee-a / o-KRO-zhya) moorei (moor-EE-eye)

Apocynaceae(a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)