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Beach Bird's Eye Plant - Alectryon coriaceus
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Overview & Specifications
Beach Birds Eye Plant, Alectryon coriaceus
A robust Australian native with striking ornamental fruit and dense, architectural foliage. Alectryon coriaceus delivers year-round structure and seasonal colour through its distinctive red and black seed display, a refined choice for coastal and elevated landscapes demanding both resilience and visual presence.
Why Beach Birds Eye
Ornamental Fruit: Vivid red arils contrasting against black seeds create a striking seasonal display with genuine visual impact.
Coastal Hardiness: Tolerates salt-laden winds and exposed coastal conditions with exceptional durability.
Dense Canopy: Glossy, leathery foliage provides reliable screening and structural mass throughout the year.
Native Provenance: Indigenous to Australia's eastern coastline, low-maintenance once established, and fully adapted to local conditions.
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds and native fauna, adding ecological credibility to prestige coastal and hinterland projects.
Ideal Applications
Coastal Screening: An outstanding choice for exposed beachfront properties requiring a hardy, attractive windbreak.
Specimen Planting: Commands attention as a standalone feature within curated native or contemporary landscapes.
Boundary Planting: Dense form and year-round foliage make it highly effective for privacy and property definition.
Residential & Commercial Estates: Suits prestige properties where native authenticity and low ongoing maintenance are priorities.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 4–6m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor, dry, and coastal soils with good salt tolerance
Establishment Care: Water regularly for the first 6–12 months until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 4–8m
Width: 3–5m
Growth Rate: Slow
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia (coastal Queensland and New South Wales)
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
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Installation
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