Family: Sapindaceae
Common Name: Native Tamarind

This native Australian evergreen may grow 25 m (80 ft) or more in its habitat, but only reaches 10-12 m (33-30 ft) under cultivation. It has soft, rust-coloured shoots and buds, large sprays of abundant, white flowers and long, pinnate leaves. The fruit is edible, but rather acid. Other species in this genus are native to Australia, New Caledonia and Malaysia. Ilowever, they are unlikely to be available out-side their native countries.

Species

D. australis is found growing in coastal and nearby plateau areas of Queensland and New South Wales. It has shiny, slightly leathery, compound leaves. In its native habi­tat, it makes a good specimen or shade tree.

Cultivation

Diploglottis is tender and in cli­mates which are prone to frosts, should be grown in cool to intermediate greenhouses or conservatories, in pots of soil-based potting compost. Outdoors diploglottis likes a deep, fertile soil in a sunny spot and ample summer water. Propagate Diploglottis from seed germi­nated in a heated propagating case.

Climate

Zone 9.