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TreeCouncil listedAustralian native
Rapanea howittiana

Brush Muttonwood

Rapanea · Primulaceae

Brush Muttonwood (Rapanea howittiana) is a australian native tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 6 m high and 4 m spread, with a irregular canopy form. Its recorded local performance is unknown. 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
Rapanea
Family
Primulaceae
Common name
Brush Muttonwood
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Rapanea howittiana belongs to the Rapanea genus within the Primulaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Part Shade
Soil
Wet soil; confirm drainage and soil volume for the site
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
6 m H × 4 m W
Landscape use

Trial

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Further reading

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