Plant Profile

Cupaniopsis anacardioides (Carrotwood, Tuckeroo)

Carrotwood is a evergreen treee with green compound leaves that smell like fresh carrot when they are crushed, hence the name. It produces large amounts of orange-red fruits which attract birds and small animals, and may be a litter problem. It grows in full sun and all soil types, and handles salt, heat, drought, and wet soil with ease. Selective pruning in the crown will allow turf to grow underneath; otherwise, it casts a dense shade. It is known to be invasive in some areas.

Landscape Information
Botanical Description
Horticulture Management

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French Name: Cupaniopsis, bois de carotte
Plant type: Tree
Origin: Australia
Heat Zones: 8 to 13

Hardiness Zones: 9 to 13
Uses: Specimen, Shade, Wildlife, Street, Pollution Tolerant / Urban
Size/Shape

Growth Rate: Moderate

Tree Shape: Round

Canopy Symmetry: Symmetrical

Canopy Density: Medium

Canopy Texture: Medium

Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m, 8 to 15 m

Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters, 10 to 15 meters

Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

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Foliage

Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

Leaf Venation: Pinnate

Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund

Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

Leaf Shape: Oblong

Leaf Margins: Undulate, Entire

Leaf Texture: Glossy, Medium

Leaf Scent: Pleasant

Color(growing season): Green

Color(changing season): Green
Flower

Flower Showiness: No

Flower Size Range: 10 - 20

Flower Type: Panicle

Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

Flower Scent: No Fragance

Flower Color: Green, White

Seasons: Summer
Trunk

Trunk has Crownshaft: No

Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

Trunk esthetic Values: Showy
Fruit

Fruit Type: Fleshy

Fruit Showiness: Yes

Fruit Size Range: 0 - 1.5

Fruit Color: Yellow, Orange, Red

Seasons: Summer

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Tolerance

Frost Tolerant: No

Heat Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Yes

Salt Tolerance: Good
Requirements

Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Water Requirements: Moderate

Light Requirements: Full
Management

Invasive Potential: Yes

Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

Surface Rooting: No

Life Span: 25-50 years

Diseases: Wilts

Edible Parts: None

Plant Propagation: Seed