| BRIEF DESCRIPTION A large bush shrub or a small tree reaching 3-5 m or 10 m in height. The trunk is 1-2.5 m tall and it divides into numerous fine spreading erect branches. Heartwood very hard and dense. USES The wood is durable in the ground and is used for round fencing material. It is also used for ornamental articles, machine bearings and sheave blocks. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. COMMON NAMES Rasberry jam, Jam. FURTHER INF In Australia, the latitudinal range of the tree is 27-35°S and it occur at elevations between sea level and 400 m, with the main occurence between 125-325 m. Rasberry jam is commonly found on gently undulating topography. |
