Flindersia brayleyana seedpods
Queensland maple is an Australian timber tree commonly planted in Hawai'i, especially in lava rock soils on Hawai'i Island where it does well. The wood is hard with a yellow or golden color, resembling maple, although the tree is in the citrus family (Rutaceae). It is used for cabinetry, turning, boat planking and veneer. Unusually for a plantation timber tree, Queensland maple is shade tolerant, and prolific regeneration can be seen under plantings. The seeds do not seem to travel far, though, and the Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk assessment is only 3 (evaluate further) (plantpono.org/hpwra-plant.php?id=567).
Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii.
Flindersia brayleyana seedpods
Queensland maple is an Australian timber tree commonly planted in Hawai'i, especially in lava rock soils on Hawai'i Island where it does well. The wood is hard with a yellow or golden color, resembling maple, although the tree is in the citrus family (Rutaceae). It is used for cabinetry, turning, boat planking and veneer. Unusually for a plantation timber tree, Queensland maple is shade tolerant, and prolific regeneration can be seen under plantings. The seeds do not seem to travel far, though, and the Hawaii-Pacific Weed Risk assessment is only 3 (evaluate further) (plantpono.org/hpwra-plant.php?id=567).
Hilo, Hawaii Island, Hawaii.