The Black Plum Project

The Black Plum Hunt

The Hunt Is On

Planchonella eerwah, or the Black Plum, was presumed extinct from the large part of last century, only being rediscovered again in 1980. This critically endangered tree is so rare, that there are only about 180 known individuals recorded.

Imagine discovering the incredibly rare Black Plum on your property?

If you would like to have a City of Gold Coast officer come to your property to help in the search, please contact:

Lee Piper 

Conservation Partnerships Leader
Environment, Heritage and Resilience 
City of Gold Coast


M 0424 778 713

Download the Plant ID Guide:

Alternatively, you can hunt for the Black Plum on your property yourself.

Please click on the image below to download the Black Plum Hunt Identification guide to assist you in identifying the tree: