Download Gordonia axillaris

Tree Data Sheet
Botanic Name:
Gordonia axillaris
Common Names:
Gordonia/ Fried Egg Plant
Family:
THEACEAE
Origin:
Southern China
Typical Height:
5-8 metres
Typical Width:
5-8 metres
Typical Growth rate:
Slow.
Photo of a mature tree. (Photo. Arterra)
Typical Habit:
Small tree with a broad rounded canopy
and smooth mottled grey- brown bark. May
require some formative pruning to achieve
clearances and promote a single leader and
tree form. Slightly brittle branchlets, easily
prone to breakage.
Foliage:
Large elongated dark green smooth glossy
leaves.
Flowers:
The flowers have soft creamy white petals
with central bright yellow- orange stamens,
which give the appearance of a 'fried egg'.
Fruit:
Close up photo of a flower. (Photo. Arterra)
The fruit is a dry five-valved capsule, with 1-4
seeds in each section.
Site requirements:
Prefers rich moist soils in a full sun or part
shade position.
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