Encyclopedia · Theaceae · Polyspora axillaris
TreeCouncil listed
Polyspora axillaris
Fried Egg Plant
Polyspora · Theaceae
Fried Egg Plant (Polyspora axillaris) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 8 m high and 8 m spread, with a rounded canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is somewhat reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.
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Classification
Genus
Polyspora
Family
Theaceae
Common name
Fried Egg Plant
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban
Polyspora axillaris belongs to the Polyspora genus within the Theaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Slow
Mature size
8 m H × 8 m W
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Further reading
- 01Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 02Polyspora axillaris verified observation photograph — iNaturalist · (c) 呂一起(Lyu yi-chi), some rights reserved (CC BY)

