Cupaniopsis anacardioides
(Carrotwood)

CHARACTER: Evergreen; round; moderately dense canopy.
SIZE: Medium (Height: 20-30'; Spread: 20').
GROWTH RATE: Slow.
FOLIAGE: Dark green compound leaves with 5-10, 4" long oval to oblong leaflets.
FLOWER/FRUIT/BARK: Insignificant flower. 1/2" greenish yellow seed capsule in summer. Smooth, medium gray bark.
MONTHLY WATERING NEEDS: 5-20 gallons per week for the first 2 years; 15-20 gallons twice a month for the 3rd year; as needed after 3 years (varies by soil, sun, and wind conditions).
TREE CARE: Low. Early pruning will train a good shape; regular pruning needed less frequently with age.
TOLERANCES: Poor soils.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Trees perform best in the warmest microclimates with little wind. Slow growing.
NOTABLE TRAITS: Native to Australia. Good tree for 2x3' basins. Disease and pest resistant.