About
A medium-sized, evergreen tree from southeastern Australia to about 15m tall with smooth, mottled, grey, brown, and cream bark and broadly ovate, grey-green adult leaves. White flowers in clusters open in spring, followed by small, rounded woody capsules. An ornamental tree for a sheltered, mild garden.
About the genus
Ranunculus can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, with rhizomes, tubers or spreading by runners. The leaves are variable but often palmately lobed or dissected and the flowers usually bowl-shaped
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.