Native willow, Peachwood, Peach Wood, False cedar
Ehretia saligna
Family: Boraginaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall and spreads 2-4 m wide. It loses its leaves in the dry season. Leaves are narrow with a long tip. They are thin textured and bright green above and bluish underneath. They are 5-25 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The leaves droop downwards. New growth is bright green. The flowers are white or light cream and form tubes at the base. They are 0.4 cm across. The flowers occur in groups. The fruit are small red berries and 0.4 cm across. They turn black with age. There are 4 cells.
There are about 50 Ehretia species.
Where it is found
It grows in tropical areas in Australia. It is often along stream banks. It grows on stony ridges and sandy forest country. It is best in humus-rich soils in an open sunny position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from fresh seed.
Its other names
Local names
Coonta