Syncarpia hillii

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Plant Characteristics
Habit   tree

Height: 200 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 200.
Width: 15 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 15.
Lifespan: perennial
Bloom: early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer
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Exposure: sun
Features: flowers
USDA Zones: 9 to 11
Flower features: white
Scientific Names

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Syncarpia hillii is a tree of the Myrtaceae family which grows on Fraser Island, Queensland, and the surrounding Cooloola area. Common names for this species are Satinay and Fraser Island Turpentine.[1] Large examples of this tree may be seen growing at the 'Central Station' picnic area on Fraser Island.

The tree can grow to 40 metres tall[2], and the trunk may reach one metre in diameter.

A valuable timber tree, particularly for marine pylons. It is fire and termite resistant. However, supply is limited.[3] Satinay timber was used in the construction of the Suez Canal. Resin from the sap has proven useful in treating chronic ulcers.[4]

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