Spanish Cherry

Botanical Name: Mimusops elengi

Common Names: Spanish Cherry, Bakul, Maulsari, Bullet Wood, Red Condoo Mamajen

Spanish cherry is a fragrant, evergreen tree native to South and Southeast Asia  and Australia that copes remarkably well with Perth’s hot summer conditions. Known for its tiny, star-shaped cream flowers that release an incredible sweet perfume, it is a tough, versatile specimen for backyard growers who want shade, fragrant blooms, and hardy growth.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 3-5m

pH growing conditions: 6.0 to 7.5

Shade or full sun: Full sun to part shade

Minimum pot year 5: 70L pot

Time to fruit age: 4-6 years from seed.

Temperature tolerances: Handles intense Perth heat up to 45°C once established; light frost tolerant down to -2°C for brief periods.

Soil & Clay tolerance: Adaptable to sandy soils, heavy clay, and compacted soils with good drainage, making it extremely forgiving in mixed urban conditions.

Spanish cherry forms a dense, dark green canopy that naturally provides excellent shade. Small orange-red berries follow the highly aromatic flowers, offering a sweet, astringent pulp traditionally enjoyed fresh or preserved. It handles pruning very well, making it suitable as a feature tree, a dense privacy screen, or a potted specimen on large patios.

Interesting Notes:

The aromatic flowers retain their rich fragrance long after drying, making them a traditional choice for natural potpourri and floral garlands.

It is a resilient tree choice for suburban gardens, tolerating harsh coastal winds and urban soil variation once settled in.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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