Tree identification what is this Australian tree?

[happypalms]

Spotted this one growing on the property. 27 years living on the property and have never noticed it before. It’s a mystery to me  what it is. At a guess a mrtyle? 

[Jonathan]

@happypalms, it looks a lot like Alphitonia excelsa, Red Ash.

Do the leaves have white undersides? 

[happypalms]

35 minutes ago, Jonathan said:

@happypalms, it looks a lot like Alphitonia excelsa, Red Ash.

Do the leaves have white undersides? 

Yes the leaves are white underneath. I had a quick google and I recognise the black fruit. You know your Aussie trees well thanks! 

[bromlad]

brown myrtle i think . Choricarpia leptopetala

[Jonathan]

23 hours ago, bromlad said:

brown myrtle i think . Choricarpia leptopetala

Backhousia leptopetala (it's been reclassified of course, like everything else), has opposite leaves, Richards tree seems to have alternate leaves. Also the flowers on B leptopetala are on a fairly distinct stem...peduncle?...held slightly clear of the foliage. 

That's my two cents worth!

[happypalms]

17 hours ago, Jonathan said:

Backhousia leptopetala (it's been reclassified of course, like everything else), has opposite leaves, Richards tree seems to have alternate leaves. Also the flowers on B leptopetala are on a fairly distinct stem...peduncle?...held slightly clear of the foliage. 

That's my two cents worth!

Two bob hey! 👍 They stopped making 2 cents years ago and with the cost of inflation it’s now 20 cents worth! 

[happypalms]

On 11/24/2025 at 10:43 PM, bromlad said:

brown myrtle i think . Choricarpia leptopetala

Thanks I will look that one up. And see what’s going on.