OTHER COMMON NAMES

Brown Gardenia, Yellow Mangosteen, Orange Randia

ORIGIN

Native to tropical and sub-tropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia

CULTIVATION

Native Gardenia grows naturally and best in part shade and moist soil, however it will grow very well in full sun if it is well mulched and watered during the hotter months.

USES

Fruit is edible once fully ripened and soft.

Canopy of evergreen leaves is narrowly spreading which makes it a great shade tree.