Flindersia xanthoxyla
Yellow Ash
The Flindersia xanthoxyla, commonly known as Yellow Ash, is a medium to large evergreen tree native to Australia. Renowned for its durable timber and ornamental value, this tree features glossy, dark green foliage and produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers in spring and summer. It typically grows up to 20 to 30 metres tall in its natural habitat, with a dense, rounded canopy that provides excellent shade. Its robust nature makes it suitable for reforestation, parks, and large gardens.
Yellow Ash is prized for its combination of ecological benefits, ornamental appeal, and timber production, making it a versatile choice for diverse landscapes.
Specifications
- Height20 to 30 metres
- Width10 to 15 metres
- Native toAustralia (Queensland and New South Wales rainforests)
- FoliageGlossy, dark green, pinnate leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions
Additional Features
- FlowersSmall, fragrant white blooms in spring and summer
- FormUpright growth with a dense, rounded canopy
- UsesIdeal for shade, timber production, feature planting, and reforestation projects
- SpacingPlant 8 to 12 metres apart for mature canopy development
- Low MaintenanceMinimal pruning required; remove dead wood as needed
- Pest ResistanceNaturally resilient and pest-free
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and other pollinators; canopy provides habitat for wildlife
- TimberDurable and versatile, used for furniture, cabinetry, and construction
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilising degraded soils and slopes
- VersatilityComplements native, formal, and large-scale landscape styles
Yellow Ash is a robust and multi-functional tree, perfect for adding shade, ecological value, and a majestic presence to gardens, parks, and reforestation areas.