Emu Plum
Emu Plum is a large shrub with fine foliage that produces edible purple fruits.
Noongar Name: Koolah
Scientific Name: Podocarpus drouynianus
Performance: Will thrive with some care
Size: Large shrub with a maximum height 3m
Flower: Blue
Flowering Time: Djilba – Birak (Aug – Dec)
Natural Distribution: Grows in the Southwest of WA
- Podocarpus drouynianus(CC-BY 4.0) Susan Wiser
- Podocarpus drouynianus(CC-BY-NC 4.0) Dustyn and Catherine
- Podocarpus drouynianus(CC-BY-NC 4.0) Dustyn and Catherine
Growing at a Glance
See Growing Guide for more detail
Position: Adaptable to sunny and light-shade positions
Watering: A waterwise, drought-hardy plant.
Feeding: Fertiliser not required.
Pruning: Generally not needed.
Growing Guide
Invited Guests
This provides habitat for Invertebrates, Birds, Reptiles, Frogs, and Mammals
- Habitat and Food for Invertebrates
- Habitat and Food for Birds
- Habitat and Food for Reptiles
- Habitat for Frogs
- Habitat and Food for Mammals