Three-veined laurel — Cryptocarya triplinervis

Cryptocarya triplinervis

Food for native birds Host plant for butterflies and insects Shelter for wildlife Resilient garden plant

$7.00

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Plant profile

At a glance

The essentials for finding the right garden position.

Mature size: Height: 5–12 m · Width: 3–6 m
Light: Full sun, Part shade, Full shade
Water: Moist
Soil: Sandy, Loamy, Clay
Drainage: Well-drained • Moderately drained
Vegetation type: Rainforest, Wet Eucalypt, Coastal
Plant lifespan: Long-lived perennial
Plant form: Trees

Plant ratings

A quick guide to this plant’s value for wildlife and the garden.

Bird food value
Host plant value
Pollinator value
Shelter & habitat value
Flower display
Garden resilience

About this plant

A handsome rainforest tree with glossy leaves marked by three strong veins from near the base. Small yellowish flowers are followed by purple-black fleshy fruit, making it an excellent choice for a layered wildlife garden or rainforest-style planting.

Image credits:
Mature image: J.W. Wrigley via Australian Plant Image Index — CC BY 3.0 AU
Feature image: Mark Marathon via Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0

More plant details

Garden uses: Rainforest garden, wildlife tree, small canopy or mid-storey planting, coastal planting and revegetation.
Wildlife value: The fleshy fruit is eaten by fruit-doves, pigeons, parrots, honeyeaters and figbirds. Reported as a larval food plant for several native butterflies, including swallowtails and flats. Small flowers are visited by insects and contribute to rainforest food-web diversity. Dense evergreen foliage provides strong refuge, perching and movement habitat.
Flowering and fruiting: Small yellowish to greenish-white flowers occur in panicles, followed by purple-black fleshy fruit that commonly ripens from late summer into autumn.
Growth habit: Small to medium evergreen tree with a dense crown; indicative mature size 5–12 m × 3–6 m.
Cautions: Best sheltered while young; allow room for a small to medium tree. Tolerates more sun as it establishes if moisture is adequate.