Turpentine - Syncarpia glomulifera
Occuring at the edges of rainforests or in wet sclerophyll forests in heavier soils, Turpentines have rough, fissured brown bark extending to the small branches and dark green leaves, with hairy, pale undersides.
Height: 25m
Width: 15m
Foliage colour: Green
Flower colour: Creamy white
Habit: Large Tree
Position: Rainforest tree, prefers wet heavier soils, full sun/part shade.
Uses: Great as a source of hardwood timber, as it is termite resistant. Attracts nectar feeding insects, birds, and flying foxes. Useful shade tree for larger parks and gardens and as a street tree.