Elaeodendron australe Plant Care

Elaeodendron australe (Elaeodendron australe) belongs to the Celastraceae family within the Elaeodendron genus. Elaeodendron australe is native to eastern Australia.

Elaeodendron australe displays a small to medium-sized tree growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Elaeodendron australe produces small clusters of white or yellow flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 5 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Elaeodendron australe every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Elaeodendron australe thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Elaeodendron australe tolerates temperatures of 60–85°F. Elaeodendron australe prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Elaeodendron australe to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Elaeodendron australe every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Elaeodendron australe is suited to USDA Zone 13a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Elaeodendron australe can spread to about 15 ft (4.6 m) and reach about 20 ft (6 m) tall. Space plants about 15 ft (4.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Elaeodendron australe while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

Elaeodendron australe is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 13). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Elaeodendron australe can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to false olive plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Elaeodendron australe is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Elaeodendron australe grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13a. It survives winters down to planting zone 13a. Elaeodendron australe is native to eastern Australia. In cooler regions, grow Elaeodendron australe as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.