Cerbera odollam rubra, Red Pong Pong Tree

 

Plant Group: Exotic Evergreen

Genus: Cerbera

Species Var: odollam rubra

Common Name: Red Pong Pong Tree

 

Height: 5m

Width: 4m

Rate of growth: Slow

Foliage: Glossy red/dark green leaves.

Flowers: Pink and white flowers.

Fruit: Red fruit. Extremely bitter tasting, seeds contain toxic compounds if ingested.

 

Quick Facts:

Similar in shape and leaf as the Frangipani, with dark green/purple/red foliage. Interesting pink and white lightly fragrant flowers. Lovely looking tree around pools and water features. Likes enriched, well drained, composted soil in protected position. Full sun to partial shade. Frost and drought tolerant.

 

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