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Syncarpia glomulifera
Turpentine Tree
Syncarpia · Myrtaceae
Syncarpia glomulifera, commonly known as the turpentine tree, or yanderra, is a tree of the family Myrtaceae native to New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, which can reach 60 metres (200 feet) in height. It generally grows on heavier soils.
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Classification
Genus
Syncarpia
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Turpentine Tree
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Syncarpia glomulifera belongs to the Syncarpia genus within the Myrtaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Turpentine Tree.
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Further reading
- 01Syncarpia glomulifera taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 03Native Plants of the Inner West - page 13 — Inner West Council
- 04Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council
- 05Council indigenous tree species list — Lane Cove Council