Display of pods, seeds and folliage of the Peanut Tree (Sterculia quadrifida)

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Peanut Tree

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Peanut Tree Sterculia quadrifida ripening on the tree

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Sterculia quadrifida pods developing and ripening

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Aborigines used the bark for nets Juice from bark used for sore eyes

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Leaf of the Peanut Tree

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The leaf of a young peanut tree

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Peanut Tree For Sale

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Peanut Tree

Sterculia quadrifida
Fruit Trees > Bush foods Australia > Peanut Tree
This tree produces leathery, boat-shaped pods that ripen throughout summer. They split open to display a beautiful, bright red interior that contains shiny, black, peanut-sized seeds which have a delicious, nutty flavour. It is a fast growing highly ornam... Read More

$4.90 ($4.90-$19.90 choose a size)

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Specifications of Peanut Tree

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months February, March, April, May, June

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Peanut Tree Reviews & Tips

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Customer Tips & Reviews Peanut Tree★★★★★ 4.1 of 5 stars

Barry ★★★★★ 9months ago

BAFFLE CREEK, QLD

Peanut Tree

The plants arrived in good condition I have planted the it's now a waiting game to enjoy the nuts from them

Anthony ★★★★★ 1y ago

KRAMBACH, NSW, Australia

Peanut Tree

Hello, I've been interested in how our First Nation Peoples survived prior to European invasion and what amazes me is the variety of food that was available, the Peanut Tree is one such food. I'm growing my Peanut tree in full sun with a northerly aspect, it seems happy enough. If you have the space then please consider planting some bush food. A shout out to the crew at Daleys for once again doing their bit in promoting Australian bush food.

Jane ★★★★★ 1y ago

BLAXLAND, NSW, Australia

Peanut Tree

These are going to look magnificent in the garden. Have planted straight into the ground with a plastic shield to protect from the cold wind. Has already doubled in size. What tasty adventures await us!

Kay Simpson ★★★★★ 2y ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Peanut Tree

Mine is quite big and it had a perfect canopy until last week when we had wind two of main branches snapped off hoping no more as after good rain it looked so beautiful a bit lopped sidef now but i still love it. Only flowered no pods yet.

Debd671 ★★ 5y ago

FOREST LAKE, QLD, Australia

fast growing and its fruit is suppose to be yummy

Pademelon1 ★★★★ 8y ago

PADDINGTON, NSW

Had it growing in the ground, but took it out because it didn't appear to be doing well. growing in a pot now, and has had lots of growth, but is already fully deciduous. bugs like the leaves.

Rosalie1 ★★ 11y ago

Image Flat, QLD, Australia

Bought from Jude at YandinaPlanted below new flat area

Timbo ★★★★ 11y ago

BEXHILL, NSW

 One of my favourite bush tucker plants.

John Blake 11y ago

King City, NSW, Australia, Australia

Peanut Tree

Ok so like you must burn it with fire to get the real taste out of it

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HappyEarth ★★★★ 13y ago

Unanderra, NSW, Australia

Attractive, quick growing tree.  Semi-deciduous - will lose its leaves briefly in spring just before new spring growth.  Flowering April 2010 for the first time.

Susie Woltmann 14y ago

Kingaroy , QLD

Peanut Tree

A dear old lady gave me the tree in a pot when she left town. 6 years later it has producted it's first boat shaped pod with seeds. What any amazing colour. Doesn't get alot of love or water. Kingaroy Queensland

Tuten ★★★ 14y ago

Clear Mountain, QLD, Australia

I have a few of these trees, some are doing really well, some look a bit leggy.

Vanessa Allen 15y ago

Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Peanut Tree

Grows well in a pot. I rarely water it, and have never re-potted. Still growing well after approx. 5 years!

Di Keane 17y ago

Frankston, VIC, Australia

Peanut Tree

It takes four to five months to mature

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