Water
Water deeply when the top 5-10 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can harm the roots.
Drought tolerant once established, but consistent moisture promotes best growth.
Also known as Beach-Tamarind · Carrot Weed · Carrotwood
Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) is a fast-growing Australian native tree with glossy foliage, creamy flowers, and striking orange fruit capsules.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering. Tolerates partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow top 5-10 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 15-30°C. Tolerates brief cooler periods but avoid prolonged frost.
Low
25% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer. Not heavy feeders.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water deeply when the top 5-10 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can harm the roots.
Drought tolerant once established, but consistent moisture promotes best growth.
Prune to shape the tree and remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best performed in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.
Remove suckers from the base.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring or autumn. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing.
Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in summer, treated with rooting hormone, and placed in a well-draining medium.
Young plants benefit from repotting every 1-2 years in spring to refresh the soil and provide more space. Mature trees generally do not require frequent repotting and are best left in situ.
Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Tuckeroo (Cupaniopsis anacardioides) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Cupaniopsis |
| Species | Cupaniopsis anacardioides |
Similar in genus Cupaniopsis
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