This large shrub to small tree is upright with grey-brown bark and slender branches that form a rounded crown. The elliptical leaves are dark green and the small flowers appear in clusters during spring followed by reddish berry-like fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Cryptocarya laevigata is naturally found on the east coast of Australia and extending to parts of south-east Asia. It grows from sub tropical rainforests to tropical rainforests preferring moist, organic rich well drained soils in a semi shaded to full sun, protected position and is frost and drought tender.

The Red Fruited Laurel is a large rainforest shrub that is grown for its habit and colourful fruit. It is used in parks or small gardens for border planting and as a screen. It is also used for gully understorey plantings establishing in 2 to 4 years and is suitable for coastal positions in tropical settings. ID 2023

Cryptocarya (krip-TOE-car-ēa) laevigata (lav-e-GAH-ta)

Lauraceae (law-RAY-see-ee)
Iris Family