Australis (Pouteria Australis)

🌳 Pouteria australis – The Rainforest’s Dark Jewel

This botanical treasure offers:
✔ Exquisite Fruits – 2-3″ velvety black apples with pink custard-like flesh
✔ Ornamental Grandeur – Glossy evergreen foliage with bronze new growth
✔ Cultural Heritage – Aboriginal bushfood for millennia
✔ Rarity – Few cultivated specimens outside Australia

Why This Tree Commands Respect:

• Complex Flavor – Sweet-tart with hints of berry and caramel

• Slow Growth – Matures over decades (legacy tree)

• Wildlife Magnet – Critical food source for rainforest species

• Conservation Value – Protects genetic diversity

Perfect For:
🌿 Rainforest regeneration projects
🍃 Botanical garden collections
🌳 Tropical arboretums

Expert Growing Guide:
☀️ Light: Filtered sunlight (young trees), full sun (mature)
💧 Water: High humidity & consistent moisture
🌡️ Zones: 10-12 (absolute min 40°F/4°C)
🌱 Soil: Acidic, rich organic matter (rainforest soil mix included)

What You’ll Receive:
✅ 1-gallon air-layered plant (18-24″)
✅ Mycorrhizal inoculant for rainforest species
✅ Detailed conservation guide
✅ 60-day guarantee

Growth Notes:

• First fruiting in 8-12 years

• Ultimate height: 15-25m (50-80ft) in ground

• Container growth possible with pruning

⚠️ Extreme Rarity:
Only 2 authenticated plants available for international collectors!

🌟 Why This Stands Apart?

1. Taxonomic Precision – Updated scientific classification

2. Cultural Depth – 60,000+ years of Aboriginal use

3. Ecological Role – Keystone rainforest species

4. Propagation Mastery – Our air-layered plants ensure authenticity

5. Conservation Ethos – Supports Australian rainforest preservation

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