Smooth leaf Davidson's plum
Davidsonia johnsonii
Family: Cunoniaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It can be bushy or suckering. It grows 5-10 m tall. The crown is dense and leafy. The leaves are compound and shiny. They are 10-33 cm long. The leaf stalk has wings. There are 5-9 leaflets with one at the end. They are narrowly oval and taper towards the stalk. They are dull underneath. The flowers are in groups among the leaves and towards the ends of branches. The flowering shoots are 10-20 cm long. The fruit are a deep red colour. They are oval and 2-4 cm long.
It is an at risk plant with a recovery plan in place.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in rainforest. It is usually between 15-260 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Fruit are sour and used in jams.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It is grown from cuttings or by division. Seed are not viable.
Plants take 6 years to produce fruit. Flowering is in October and November and ripe fruit in February to April.