{"product_id":"flindersia-australis","title":"Flindersia australis","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrow's Ash\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFlindersia australis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical and warm temperate rainforests of coastal New South Wales and Queensland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large evergreen native canopy tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrow's Ash is a stately Australian rainforest tree celebrated for its dense, broad-domed canopy of glossy mid-green pinnate foliage, generous spring flush of creamy-white flower panicles, and the extraordinary prickly star-shaped seed pods that split open to reveal ornamental woody \"mocha stars\" coveted in floral art and craft. Proven in street, avenue and large-garden roles across eastern and south-eastern Australia, it combines handsome year-round structure with genuine wildlife value. Highly adaptable across clay, loam and sandy soils and tolerant of moderate frost and drought once established, Crow's Ash rewards patient gardeners with a magnificent long-lived shade tree that only improves with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 m H × 5–10 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast; approximately 30–50 cm per year in typical Adelaide garden conditions; upright and densely branched when young, gradually broadening into a full rounded dome as the tree matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy mid-green pinnate leaves with 5–11 leaflets; evergreen; dense, layered canopy delivers deep shade year-round; smooth pale grey-brown bark on mature trunks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of small creamy-white flowers held in large terminal panicles; spring to early summer; lightly fragrant; highly attractive to bees, butterflies and nectar-feeding birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Distinctive prickly woody seed pods follow flowering, splitting open in summer through autumn into five-pointed star shapes — sought-after for dried floral arrangements and botanical craft projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers draw bees, butterflies and honeyeaters; ornamental pods provide seed for parrots and finches; dense evergreen canopy offers nesting and roosting habitat year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; moderate frost (to approx. −3 °C); coastal salt spray; wind; clay soils; heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Street or avenue tree: 8–10 m between trunks (10–13 trees per 100 linear metres); large-garden feature specimen: allow a minimum 5–8 m clearance radius from structures, pools and other trees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not listed as toxic to cats or dogs; prevent pets from consuming large quantities of seeds, pods or bark as a precaution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun preferred for best canopy density and flowering; tolerates part shade in sheltered positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly adaptable — clay, loam or sandy soils; well-drained to moderately moisture-retentive; non-invasive root system suitable for urban settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: water deeply 2–3 times per week for the first 8–12 weeks, reducing to one deep weekly soak through the first full summer. Established: very low; one deep fortnightly water during hot dry summers; winter and spring rainfall generally sufficient without supplementary irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established; keep the root zone weed-free and mulched for the first 2–3 years; annual mulch renewal recommended; minimal pruning needed — allow the natural rounded form to develop; remove dead wood in late winter if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited to Adelaide's coastal suburbs, inner plains and warm temperate zones; sheltered positions on the lower Hills fringe; less suited to exposed high-altitude Hills sites where frosts regularly exceed −5 °C; performs well in warm Riverland and Murraylands areas with occasional deep irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly adaptable — acid, neutral or alkaline (pH 5.5–8.0)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant as a majestic street or avenue tree — its upright early habit and non-invasive root system make it suitable for council-approved urban streetscapes and median strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a long-lived centrepiece feature tree in large private gardens, acreages, schools or parkland where enduring deep shade, seasonal floral display and wildlife habitat are the brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup three to five trees at 8–10 m spacing along a property boundary to create a tall canopy buffer, windbreak and privacy screen for large alfresco entertaining areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrow's Ash brings the grandeur of the Queensland and NSW rainforest to South Australian gardens — a hardworking, wildlife-rich native that earns its place with year-round glossy foliage, a glorious spring flush of white blossom, and those extraordinary star-burst seed pods that stop visitors in their tracks. Give it room, give it time, and it will reward you with decades of deep shade, seasonal drama, and a constant parade of birds and pollinators that transform your garden into a living habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"400mm Pot","offer_id":68039637008636,"sku":"FLIN-AUST-400MM-SO","price":259.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/flindersia-australis-crows-ash-400mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1794293015","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/flindersia-australis","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}