Davidsonia pruriens
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Davidsonia pruriens

Davidsonia-plum · Do-rog · Davidson's plum · North Queensland Davidson's plum · Queensland plum

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
4–6
Hardiness
Zone 10–11
Click count
66
Observations
22

Description

Source: leafsnap

Davidsonia pruriens, also known as ooray, Davidson's plum, or Queensland Davidson's plum, is a medium-sized rainforest tree of northern Queensland, Australia.The leaves are large and compound. The edible dark burgundy colored fruit is produced in large clusters from the branches or the trunk, depending on the type. There are at least two distinct forms, with a suggestion that one of these is an undescribed species.The indigenous name - ooray - is being increasingly used by growers and processors.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

Do-rog is native to habitats like forest understories or rocky areas, which provide natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, demonstrating its versatility and hardiness.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Do-rog adapts well to temperature, able to endure higher heat and wider temperature fluctuations. In hot conditions, attention should be paid to watering and suitable shading provided to avoid sunburn. However, Do-rog is relatively intolerant of low temperatures. It can handle a limited amount of cold, but extremely cold conditions can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 4-6
Soil pH: 4-6
🌱 Fertilizer

The Do-rog plant needs adequate nutrients for the best fruit production. Fertilize in early spring to encourage new growth and bloom development. Regular fertilization keeps the plant healthy, yields more delicious fruit, and prevents nutrient-deficiency problems like yellow leaves and poor fruit production.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Davidsonia
Family
Cunoniaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-11
Mature Height
10.06 m to 14.94 m
Mature Spread
4.88 m to 7.92 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Winter
Planting Time
Autumn
Harvest Time
Spring

Tags (5)

Common Names (5)

en Davidsonia-plum
en Do-rog
en Davidson's plum
en North Queensland Davidson's plum
en Queensland plum