Tuckeroo Tree - Cupaniopsis anacardioides

Tuckeroo Tree Cupaniopsis anacardioides

The Tuckeroo is one of Australia's most reliable advanced specimens, a handsome, dense-canopied native that delivers year-round structure, coastal resilience, and polished street presence from day one. Suited to the most demanding sites, it performs where lesser trees fail.

Why Tuckeroo

Canopy & Form: Rounded, dense crown with rich, glossy foliage, provides immediate shade and visual weight in any landscape.
Coastal Hardiness: Exceptional tolerance to salt-laden winds, compacted soils, and coastal exposure, a proven performer on waterfront and coastal properties.
Low Maintenance: Evergreen and largely self-sufficient once established, minimal intervention required after professional installation.
Native Provenance: Indigenous to coastal eastern Australia, fully adapted to local conditions, pest-resistant, and ecologically sound.
Seasonal Interest: Produces clusters of small flowers followed by ornamental orange-red fruit capsules, adding layered visual interest across seasons.

Ideal Applications

Coastal & Waterfront Projects: One of few specimen trees that holds its form and foliage integrity in direct coastal exposure.
Street & Boulevard Planting: A preferred choice for urban streetscapes, median strips, and council-grade avenue planting requiring proven durability.
Residential Screening: Dense, evergreen canopy delivers effective year-round privacy screening on prestige residential properties.
Commercial Landscaping: Suited to carparks, civic spaces, and commercial developments where structural presence and low maintenance are non-negotiable.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (screening/hedge): 3–5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most soils including clay, sand, and loam; tolerates poor drainage and coastal conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply two to three times per week 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: 8–15m
Width: 5–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia (Queensland, New South Wales)
Flower Colour: Cream