Named after its strikingly blue fruit, this evergreen is one of the fastest growing species in the Australian rainforest, ranging up to 130 feet. The leaves are serrated and turn red before falling. The raceme flowers are off white and half an inch long.
- Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils
- Its fast growing nature and light canopy makes it a great candidate for permaculture or reforestation projects with the main disadvantage being its extensive buttressed roots
- Aboriginals used to mix the fresh fruits with water to make an edible paste and all aerial parts of the tree have been used medicinally by many different peoples of the far and south east
- The pit is highly sought after for use as Rudraksha prayer beads, buttons and rosaries
- Propagate via seeds