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Flindersia collina
Leopard Ash
The Flindersia collina, or Leopard Ash, is a graceful Australian native tree known for its mottled, leopard-like bark and glossy, dark green foliage. This medium-sized evergreen tree grows up to 15 to 25 metres tall, with a rounded canopy that provides excellent shade. In spring and summer, it produces small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers, followed by woody seed capsules. Leopard Ash is well-suited to parks, streetscapes, and large gardens, offering a striking visual element and practical benefits.
Hardy and adaptable, Leopard Ash is a versatile choice for a variety of landscapes.
Specifications
- Height15 to 25 metres
- Width8 to 12 metres
- Native toAustralia (Queensland)
- FoliageGlossy, dark green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in subtropical and tropical regions
Additional Features
- BarkMottled, leopard-like appearance adds year-round interest
- FlowersSmall, fragrant creamy-white blooms in spring and summer
- FruitWoody seed capsules; ornamental but not messy
- FormUpright with a rounded, dense canopy
- UsesIdeal for shade, street planting, parks, or as a feature tree in large gardens
- SpacingPlant 8 to 10 metres apart for individual displays or rows
- Low MaintenanceMinimal pruning required; shape as needed when young
- Pest ResistanceNaturally hardy and pest-free
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and birds; canopy provides habitat for wildlife
- TimberDurable wood used in fine furniture and joinery
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilising soils on slopes or degraded land
- VersatilityComplements native, formal, and large-scale landscapes
Leopard Ash is a beautiful and practical tree, perfect for adding shade, habitat, and an eye-catching bark pattern to parks, gardens, and streetscapes.
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Prepared 15 August 2026