This large shrub to small tree has slender arching branches that form a rounded dense crown. It has glossy green oblong leaves and the small saucer-shaped cream flowers appear during spring followed by a small berry.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12 

Eupomatia laurina is naturally found in Australia from northern Victoria to Queensland and extending to Papua New Guinea growing in rainforests to an altitude of 1,200m (300ft). 

It prefers a well drained, but moist organic rich loam in a semi shaded to full sun protected position and is drought tolerant but frost tender. 

Bolwarra is grown for its dense habit and unusual flowers. It is used in border or screen plantings and as a specimen in a small garden. It is suitable for coastal planting in rainforest settings establishing in 3 to 5 years and can be used as an indoor potted plant when young tolerating low light. ID 2036

Eupomatia (yoo-poh-MAH-tee-ah) laurina (lo-REE-nah)

Eupomatiaceae (yoo-poh-MAH-tee-ah-see)