Queensland Maple, Silkwood, Red Beech
Tree to 30 Metres
Description:
Dense Spreading Habit.
Dark Green leaves with White flower clusters in Summer
Interesting Spiky Seed Capsule
Family: Flindersiaceae
Natural Habitat: Dry Rainforest
Aspect: Full Sun / Semi-Shade
Soil/Conditions: Adaptable / Well-Drained
Special Features:
• Good Shade Tree
• Good Specimen Tree
• Host plant for Orchard Swallowtail butterfly (Papipio aegeus)
Garden Styles:
- Native Rainforest
- Gardening for Biodiversity
Extra information:
North Queensland Heritage Listing has led to a shortage of timber from this tree.
Timber from this tree was used for Propellers, in the frame of the Mosquito Bomber and for Rifle Stocks in World War 2