{"product_id":"fraser-island-apple-acronychia-imperforata","title":"Acronychia imperforata (Fraser Island Apple)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"686\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAcronychia imperforata, commonly known as Fraser Island Apple, is an attractive Australian native rainforest tree valued for its glossy evergreen foliage, dense rounded canopy and ornamental white flowers followed by decorative cream-coloured fruit. Naturally occurring along Australia's east coast, this hardy species is well suited to subtropical and coastal gardens where it makes an excellent shade tree, feature specimen or screening plant. Its tolerance of coastal conditions, attractive year-round appearance and ability to attract birds make it an outstanding choice for both residential and commercial landscapes.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1eye8vn\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"698\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eClusters of small, creamy white, lightly fragrant flowers appear from spring into early summer, attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gpte22\" data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eGlossy, deep green evergreen leaves form a dense canopy that provides year-round colour and excellent shade. New growth emerges lighter green before maturing to a rich glossy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x908ft\" data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003eRounded cream to pale yellow berries develop after flowering and mature during late summer to autumn. The fruit is edible and highly attractive to native birds and other wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dx7d5c\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eA dense, rounded evergreen tree with a broad, attractive canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1373\"\u003e6–10m high × 4–6m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"stzjt4\" data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers fertile, well-drained soils but adapts to a range of soil types including sandy and loamy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment. Once established it has moderate drought tolerance but performs best with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1776\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1726\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates light frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent tolerance of coastal winds and salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to subtropical, tropical and warm temperate climates throughout eastern Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xwa4r9\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xpd3u\" data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eFeature tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uezhn9\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003eShade tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7h4q04\" data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1999\"\u003eScreening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1krfx0h\" data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003eNative gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5hn3on\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eCoastal gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tdxyxc\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003eWildlife gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19xzujx\" data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003eRainforest gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qymqpa\" data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eParks and streetscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24npwy\" data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eCommercial landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s27ty0\" data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003eA low-maintenance tree requiring little pruning beyond the removal of dead or damaged branches. 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Its adaptability to coastal conditions and attractive natural form make it an excellent long-term investment for larger gardens and public landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"h9meh3\" data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fomzci\" data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003eSyzygium 'Resilience'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16l21ve\" data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003eWaterhousea floribunda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xmg2um\" data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eBuckinghamia celsissima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zjyvs\" data-start=\"2927\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cp92zz\" data-start=\"2951\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003eLomandra 'Little Pal'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qe2nm6\" data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eDianella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14xe6sy\" data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eBlechnum ferns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d4su4l\" data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003eCordyline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ekl1yi\" data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eHeliconia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3044\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fraser Island Apple\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3110\"\u003eAcronychia imperforata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rutaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3145\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the coastal rainforests of Queensland and northern New South Wales, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medium Sized growing plants","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":44306041077940,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44157806018740,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44072050622644,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4965\/4708\/files\/Beach-Acronychia-garden-centre-sunshine-coast.jpg?v=1719120510","url":"https:\/\/www.gardencentresunshinecoast.com.au\/products\/fraser-island-apple-acronychia-imperforata","provider":" Sunshine Coast Nursery \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}