{"title":"Tuckeroo Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tuckeroo is one of the most dependable native shade trees for Australian gardens. Cupaniopsis anacardioides grows naturally along the east and north coasts, so it shrugs off salt wind, sandy soil and dry spells, and it keeps a dense, rounded crown of leathery green leaves all year. Councils plant it along streets for the same reasons. Choose the classic tuckeroo for tough or coastal sites, or one of the finer leaved rainforest relatives for a sheltered garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a tuckeroo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuckeroo-tree-cupaniopsis-anacardioides\"\u003eTuckeroo Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is the standard choice: an evergreen native that reaches about eight to ten metres in most gardens, with a spreading crown about six metres wide. Small greenish flowers in winter are followed by orange yellow seed capsules that split open in late spring and summer and bring in fruit eating birds. If you want shade from the first summer, the tuckeroo is also offered as an advanced, field grown tree that is dug to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-leaf-tuckeroo-cupaniopsis-parvifolia\"\u003eSmall Leaf Tuckeroo\u003c\/a\u003e, Cupaniopsis parvifolia, is a close relative from the rainforests of south east Queensland and northern New South Wales, with smaller leaflets and a finer look. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fine-leaved-tuckeroo-lepiderema-pulchella\"\u003eFine Leaved Tuckeroo\u003c\/a\u003e is a different tree altogether, Lepiderema pulchella, a small rainforest tree from the same region. It has glossy, wavy edged leaflets and soft, pale new growth, and it suits a courtyard or a small garden where the common tuckeroo would be too broad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere tuckeroos grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe common tuckeroo grows from the tropics to the warm temperate zone, including Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, and in frost free or lightly frosted parts of the south. It is a first rate tree for coastal sites, taking salt laden wind and poor sandy soil, and it copes with clay as long as water drains away. Young trees need protection from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two rainforest species are happier with shelter from strong wind, richer soil and more regular moisture, and they are better kept back from the beachfront. All three take full sun or part shade. See also our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-trees\"\u003eevergreen trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and no deeper, set the tree at the level it grew in the pot, backfill with the soil you dug out and water in well. Stake only on windy sites, and loosely. As a street or driveway row, space common tuckeroos six to eight metres apart so the crowns just meet. For a tall evergreen screen, plant them three to four metres apart. Allow the tree several metres of clearance from buildings so the crown can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers. An established tuckeroo is drought hardy and needs water only in long dry periods; the rainforest species appreciate a drink in dry weather for longer. Mulch out to the edge of the canopy and keep the mulch off the trunk. Feed in spring with a native plant fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePruning is light. Remove lower branches gradually over a few years to lift the crown and form a clear trunk, and take out any crossing or damaged wood. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/tuckeroo-care-guide\"\u003etuckeroo care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers establishment and shaping in more depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a tuckeroo tree grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually eight to ten metres tall and about six metres wide in a garden. It can grow taller in ideal conditions over many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast do tuckeroos grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt a moderate pace. With regular water and mulch in the early years a young tree puts on steady growth and forms a useful canopy within several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre tuckeroos good near the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The common tuckeroo grows naturally on coastal dunes and headlands and handles salt wind and sandy soil well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo tuckeroos attract birds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The orange capsules open to show seeds that fruit eating birds feed on, and the winter flowers bring bees and other insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tuckeroo-tree-cupaniopsis-anacardioides","title":"Tuckeroo Tree - Cupaniopsis anacardioides","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tuckeroo (\u003cem\u003eCupaniopsis anacardioides\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the best small shade trees for a tough Australian site. This eastern Australian native settles at around 8m tall with a dense rounded canopy about 5m across, giving real shade without the scale of a gum. Its roots are non invasive, so it can go near paving, pipes and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade at a suburban scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded 5m canopy at about 8m tall covers a courtyard or a seating area without swallowing the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e The non invasive root system is why councils use it in verges and car parks. Paving and pipes are not at risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerant, so it holds its shape on an exposed foreshore block where most shade trees burn off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and bird attracting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green flowers give way to orange capsules that split to red arils, drawing in currawongs and honeyeaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, poor soil tolerant, evergreen and self shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature use. Tuckeroo is often the first tree that survives on a beachfront block, and once it is up it shelters everything planted behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree over a patio, sandpit or outdoor table. The glossy compound leaves cast dense shade and stay on all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvenues, screening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart. In an avenue the canopies meet overhead within several seasons; in a staggered row the same spacing filters salt wind rather than blocking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Tuckeroo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with the best canopy in full sun. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, from Cairns down through Brisbane, Sydney and coastal Perth. It takes light frost only, so hard frosting inland districts and cold southern gardens are marginal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, clay loam or shallow soil all work provided water can get away, and it is genuinely at home in coastal sand. Mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, kept off the trunk. Deep soak twice a week through the first summer and weekly through the second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A controlled release native fertiliser, low in phosphorus, in early spring for the first few years. Established trees rarely need feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Lift the lower branches over the first few years to set the clearance you want, then leave it alone. It forms a neat rounded head on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in twelve sizes, from tube and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm and 400mm pots to 25L, 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Tube and the small pot packs are the value choice for a windbreak or a long avenue. The 25L to 100L sizes are the practical middle ground for a single shade tree, and the 200L and 400L need machinery to place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first month while the roots move out, then steady growth through the warm season. Every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-plants-for-coastal-gardeners-top-picks-for-2025\"\u003eChoosing plants for a coastal garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eBrowse more Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for seaside blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees suited to lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cupaniopsis-anacardioides-tuckeroo-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown Tuckeroo Tree in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house or driveway can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloser than most trees. Allow room for the 5m canopy rather than worrying about roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of mess?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is evergreen, so there is no autumn dump. Female trees drop orange seed capsules over a few weeks in summer, worth considering directly above a pool or paved area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Melbourne or Adelaide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt takes light frost only, so it is marginal in cold southern gardens. Plant it in a warm sheltered position near a north facing wall, or choose a frost hardier native shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640345461055,"sku":"CUP-ANA-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140113453375,"sku":"CUP-ANA-140MM-P10","price":210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113486143,"sku":"CUP-ANA-200MM-P6","price":208.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140113420607,"sku":"CUP-ANA-300MM","price":138.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140113518911,"sku":"CUP-ANA-400MM","price":393.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100301410623,"sku":"CUP-ANA-500MM","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":44780105957695,"sku":"CUP-ANA-100L","price":770.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100301443391,"sku":"CUP-ANA-150L","price":1086.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44520930214207,"sku":"CUP-ANA-200L","price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100301279551,"sku":"CUP-ANA-300L","price":3499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":44520930246975,"sku":"CUP-ANA-400L","price":3499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100301476159,"sku":"CUP-ANA-500L","price":6345.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100301312319,"sku":"CUP-ANA-600L","price":8525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100301345087,"sku":"CUP-ANA-750L","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100301214015,"sku":"CUP-ANA-1000L","price":10587.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100301246783,"sku":"CUP-ANA-2000L","price":10587.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tuckeroo-Tree-Cupaniopsis-anacardioides_bd79a4db.png?v=1794661646"},{"product_id":"small-leaf-tuckeroo-cupaniopsis-parvifolia","title":"Small Leaf Tuckeroo - Cupaniopsis parvifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall Leaf Tuckeroo (\u003cem\u003eCupaniopsis parvifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tuckeroo for gardens that cannot house the full sized species. It settles at about 5m tall and 3m wide, holds glossy compound foliage all year, and shrugs off salt air. The finer leaf gives it a tidier outline than the common tuckeroo, which matters when the tree stands three metres from a window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt screens without taking over.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3m it fills the gap between a hedge and a shade tree, so a suburban block gets height without losing the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity, so beachside and estuary gardens suit it where softer trees crisp at the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay put.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let you plant near paving, a pool surround or a boundary without watching for lifted concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative, bird friendly and low fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream flowers give way to seed capsules the birds work through, and an established tree is drought tolerant enough to ask for little beyond a trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart in a single row for a dense screen. It holds its leaves through winter, so the screen works in the months you most want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paved courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots and salt tolerance make it one of the safer trees near a pool shell. Leaf drop is gradual rather than seasonal, so skimming stays manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The modest footprint suits narrow side boundaries, and single specimens shape well as a feature near an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Small Leaf Tuckeroo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest canopy, and part shade is tolerated with looser growth. This is a tree for tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It handles light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type provided the drainage is real. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the bed first. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off; after two seasons it copes with dry spells alone. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and late summer keeps the foliage glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to build density low down, then trim a screen after the spring flush. To use it as a small shade tree instead, lift the lower limbs gradually over two or three years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in advanced sizes only: 45L and 100L. Both arrive as established trees with real height and a formed canopy on day one, which is the point of buying at this size for a screen you want working within a season rather than three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling fortnight, then new growth within six weeks in warm weather, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/tuckeroo-care-guide\"\u003etuckeroo care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting, feeding and pruning detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003e4m to 8m screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not close the gap faster, and it makes watering and feeding harder once the canopies knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it stay smaller than a common tuckeroo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In cultivation it settles around 5m rather than the 10m the species reaches in habitat, and the smaller leaf keeps it in proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in Melbourne or Canberra?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It takes light frost only, so cold temperate and frost prone inland gardens sit outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts roots are non-invasive, so a couple of metres from paving or a boundary is fine. Allow for the 3m mature width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100347613503,"sku":"CUP-PAR-200MM-P6","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44938286268735,"sku":"CUP-PAR-45L","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":49584506798399,"sku":"CUP-PAR-100L","price":1045.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100347580735,"sku":"CUP-PAR-200L","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Small-Leaf-Tuckeroo-Cupaniopsis-parvifolia.jpg?v=1741858422"},{"product_id":"cupaniopsis-anacardioides-tuckeroo-ex-ground","title":"CUPANIOPSIS anacardioides (Tuckeroo) - Ex Ground","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuckeroo (\u003cem\u003eCupaniopsis anacardioides\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native shade tree that handles a coastal front yard, a car park verge and a poolside lawn without complaint. In a garden it holds around 8m tall with a crown near 5m across, and the roots are non-invasive, which is rare in a tree that size. These are ex ground trees, field grown and dug to order, so you are buying instant maturity rather than a decade of waiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ex ground stock arrives as a formed tree with a real trunk and crown, so a bare block reads as an established garden on day one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and well behaved, which is why councils use it along footpaths and driveways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely coastal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and comfortable in poor sandy soil, so exposed seaside blocks suit it better than most shade trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds native birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and green flowers give way to orange seed capsules that pull in a steady stream of birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree throws a broad dense canopy that makes a lawn or courtyard usable through summer. Allow at least 5m of clearance from a building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for an avenue or screen. At that spacing the crowns meet overhead within a few seasons and the trunks stay clean and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and poolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and tidy roots make it one of the safer large trees to plant near a pool shell or paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tuckeroo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, and tolerates light frost only, so cold inland and southern districts should choose something hardier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of poor and sandy ground, including coastal sand, provided it drains. Dig the pit at least twice the width of the root ball, backfill with the native soil rather than pure compost, and mulch 100mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced stock needs committed watering. Deep soak two or three times a week for the first two summers, tapering only once new growth is clearly away, and a complete slow release fertiliser each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and support.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake a newly planted ex ground tree for its first 12 to 18 months. Lift the lower limbs gradually if you want clearance beneath, and otherwise leave the natural crown alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are field grown trees supplied at 4m to 4.5m, 5m, 5.5m to 6m and 7m to 8m. They are dug with a root ball, wrapped or hessian bagged, and are heavy: assume machinery access and, on most sites, a crane or hiab to place the tree. Have the hole prepared and water on hand before it lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a genuine establishment period. A dug tree loses part of its root system, so plan on a season of little growth, some leaf drop, and full recovery over one to two years with consistent water. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/tuckeroo-care-guide\"\u003etuckeroo care guide\u003c\/a\u003e before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eex ground tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare container grown \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eadvanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003esalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does ex ground actually mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree has been grown in a field rather than a pot, then dug with a root ball when ordered. You get far more size for the money, in exchange for a longer establishment period and heavier handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I need machinery to plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost certainly. Even the smallest size here is a multi tonne root ball, so plan on machinery access to the planting position and lifting gear on site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the best time to plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooler months are kinder to a freshly dug tree, since lower temperatures reduce the water demand while the roots recover. Summer planting works if you commit to deep watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"4 - 4.5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399013699903,"sku":"EX-GRO-21-44.5M","price":6197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399013732671,"sku":"EX-GRO-21-5M","price":7646.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5.5 - 6m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399013765439,"sku":"EX-GRO-21-5.56M","price":10061.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7 - 8m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399013798207,"sku":"EX-GRO-21-78M","price":12637.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/CUPANIOPSIS-anacardioides-Tuckeroo-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1741858795"},{"product_id":"fine-leaved-tuckeroo-lepiderema-pulchella","title":"Fine Leaved Tuckeroo - Lepiderema pulchella","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine Leaved Tuckeroo (\u003cem\u003eLepiderema pulchella\u003c\/em\u003e) is a rainforest tree from the border country of northern New South Wales and south east Queensland, and one of the better native trees for a suburban block. It settles at about 7m tall and 4m wide in cultivation, carries glossy fine textured foliage and sprays of small yellow flowers, and has roots well behaved enough to plant near paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a real garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 7m by 4m it gives shade and screening without the scale problems of a full sized rainforest tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, which is why it works along driveways, courtyards and street frontages where a fig never could.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, dense, glossy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaflets are narrow and closely set, so the canopy reads as a solid green mass rather than an open frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and full of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow flower sprays bring bees and butterflies, and birds work the tree for fruit and shelter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row for a tall evergreen screen. At that spacing the canopies meet within a few seasons and the row still has room to hold foliage low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and small garden planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree suits a front lawn or a courtyard, where the fine foliage and neat shape carry the space without dominating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 4m to 5m apart along a drive. The tidy root system means it can be planted closer to hard surfaces than most shade trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Fine Leaved Tuckeroo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is humidity tolerant, which most exotic trees are not. It takes light frost only, so cool districts need a sheltered warm position and protection through the first winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil with compost worked through the bed. It is drought tolerant once established but grows faster and denser with steady moisture. Mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. A controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer keeps the foliage glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Tip prune young trees to thicken a screen, or lift the lower branches over a few years for a clear trunk and space underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in one size, a 45L pot, and is currently on backorder, so allow time for the next crop. A 45L tree is advanced stock with real height and a formed head from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is slow to moderate, so this is a tree you buy at size rather than wait for. Expect a quiet first season, then steady extension once the roots take. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/tuckeroo-care-guide\"\u003etuckeroo care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting and maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eAustralian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003etrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else suits a tight space in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003esmall trees for urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres in a single row. Closer planting crowds the canopies and thins the lower foliage, which defeats the purpose of a screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlikely. The root system is fibrous and non invasive, which is why this species is used in street and courtyard planting. Leave about 1.5m of clearance as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only, once established. In cool districts plant it against a warm wall and protect it for the first two winters, or choose a frost hardy native instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100405154111,"sku":"LEP-PUL-140MM-P10","price":235.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100405186879,"sku":"LEP-PUL-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":48895720456511,"sku":"LEP-PUL-45L","price":445.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fine-Leaved-Tuckeroo-Lepiderema-pulchella.jpg?v=1741858845"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Tuckeroo-Tree-Cupaniopsis-anacardioides_bd79a4db.jpg?v=1794666874","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/tuckeroos.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}