Tooram Walnut
Endiandra tooram
Family: Lauraceae
What it is like
A tall shrub. It grows 5-12 m high and spreads 3-5 m across. The leaves are oblong and smooth. They are green above and dull and hairy underneath. The leaves are 10-15 cm long by 2.5-3.5 cm wide. New growth is covered with rusty hairs. The flowers are cream or green. They are 0.3 cm across. The are produced in panicles 3-6 cm long in the axils of the upper leaves. The fruit is round and dark purple. It is 2.5-3.5 cm across.
There are about 30-100 Endiandra species.
Where it is found
It suits tropical and subtropical locations. It grows naturally in the rainforests of Northeast Queensland in Australia. It does best in a shady position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds kernel, nuts
How it is grown
Plants are grown from fresh seed.
It is a slow growing plant.