This tall tree has an upright trunk with spreading branches that are covered in a rusty coloured tomentose and forms a rounded crown. It has divided glossy dark green leaves and the small bell-shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 11 

Diploglottis australis is naturally found in Australia from south-eastern Queensland to New South Wales growing along the coast and on the adjoining plateaus in sub-tropical and warm temperate rainforests. 

It prefers a moist well drained acidic soil that is organic rich in a semi-protected sunny to semi-shaded position and is drought and light frost tolerant. 

The Native Tamarind is grown for its foliage and its colourful fruit. It is planted in large gardens and parks as a specimen or in rainforest settings. It is suitable for coastal and adjoining tableland regions and is also used in gully or roadside plantings. It establishes in 3 to 5 years. ID 2354

Diploglottis (dip-LO-glot-is) australis (aw-STRAL-iss)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee) 
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family