Redwood

• Bushy shrub 1.5–6m tall.
• Flowers are white, oblong, on a short spike.
• Leaves are green, 4.5–13cm long, consisting of 3–9 pairs of opposite primary segments, each with 18–24 pairs of leaflets.
• Branches are deep red.
• Seed pods are oblong, 6cm long, 1–1.5cm wide.
• Pods contains 5–8 seeds.
• Seeds are dark brown, 3–5mm long, 3mm wide.

• Prefers open (disturbed) habitats in tropical rangelands.

• Found in small populations around Ingham and Proserpine.

• Flowering occurs throughout most of the year in northern Queensland.
• Reproduces from seeds.

Environmental

• Invades open tropical rangelands, especially along roadsides.
• Forms dense thickets, replacing native vegetation.

• Seeds spread by cattle, wind and floodwater.

• Find out how farmers can prevent weed spread.
• Find out how gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts can prevent weed spread.

• Before undertaking any preventative or control actions, contact us online, by phone or in person.

• Redwood is a category 2, 3, 4 and 5 restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014. You must not:
  • move it
  • keep it
  • give it away
  • sell it
  • release it into the environment.

  If you do any of these, penalties may apply.

• You must take all reasonable and practical measures that are under your control to minimise the biosecurity risks associated with dealing with redwood. This is part of your general biosecurity obligation.
• You must report any sightings within 24 hours using 1 of these methods:  
  • Report online.
  • Phone Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23.
  • Contact your local government.
• Each local government must have a biosecurity plan that covers invasive plants in its area. This plan may include actions to be taken for redwood. Some of these actions may be required under local laws. Contact your local government for more information.