Syzygium tierneyanum
Forest Satinash Tree
The Syzygium tierneyanum, commonly known as the Forest Satinash Tree, is an attractive Australian native tree prized for its glossy green foliage, showy white to cream flowers, and decorative pink to red fruit. Growing up to 10 to 15 metres tall, it has a dense, spreading canopy, making it ideal for shade, street planting, or as a feature tree in larger gardens. Flowering in summer, its fluffy blooms attract bees and other pollinators, while the fruit provides food for birds and wildlife.
Hardy and adaptable, the Forest Satinash Tree is well-suited to tropical and subtropical climates, offering beauty and ecological benefits.
Specifications
- Height10 to 15 metres
- Width6 to 10 metres
- Native toAustralia (Queensland rainforests)
- FoliageGlossy green, lance-shaped leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate to fast
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 coastal regions
Additional Features
- FlowersFluffy white to cream blooms in summer
- FruitDecorative pink to red fruit attracts birds and wildlife
- FormDense, rounded canopy with upright growth
- UsesIdeal for shade, street planting, parks, or as a feature tree
- SpacingPlant 6 to 10 metres apart for individual displays or rows
- Low MaintenanceRequires minimal pruning; remove dead wood as needed
- Pest ResistanceNaturally hardy and pest-free
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract pollinators; fruit supports birds and wildlife
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilising soils on slopes and degraded land
- TimberDurable wood suitable for cabinetry and construction
- VersatilityComplements native, formal, and tropical garden styles
The Forest Satinash Tree is a stunning and functional choice, perfect for adding shade, beauty, and ecological value to gardens, parks, and landscapes.