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Australian Tulipwood Tree - Harpullia pendula
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Australian Tulipwood Tree, Harpullia pendula
Harpullia pendula is one of Australia's most distinguished native canopy trees, valued for its refined form, lustrous foliage, and striking ornamental fruit. At advanced size, it arrives as a fully resolved specimen, delivering presence and maturity from day one.
Why Australian Tulipwood
Ornamental Fruit: Clusters of vivid yellow-orange capsules split to reveal glossy black seeds, a striking seasonal display that few native trees can match.
Canopy Quality: Dense, rounded form with deep green, glossy foliage that holds year-round, no seasonal die-back, no compromise on coverage.
Native Provenance: Indigenous to the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia, climatically proven and low-demand once established.
Wildlife Value: A known attractor of birds and native fauna, adding ecological credibility to prestige landscape projects.
Scale and Longevity: A long-lived specimen that matures gracefully, an asset that appreciates alongside the property it anchors.
Ideal Applications
Prestige Residential Landscapes: A refined canopy specimen for statement entries, courtyards, or feature lawn settings on high-end properties.
Commercial and Civic Projects: Well-suited to streetscapes, corporate grounds, and public realm planting where native character and low maintenance are priorities.
Subtropical and Coastal Developments: Performs with distinction in warm, humid climates, an ideal fit for Queensland and northern NSW residential and resort projects.
Mixed Native Plantings: Anchors biodiversity-focused design schemes, providing canopy structure above mid-story and understorey layers.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and sandy loams; prefers moist, fertile conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–18 months until established, reducing frequency as the tree matures. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping it clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–15m
Width: 5–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia (Queensland and New South Wales)
Flower Colour: Yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
