Red and Green Satinay Leaf Collection

Satinay trees (Syncarpia hillii) are the most famous trees growing on Fraser Island. They have a small distribution of Fraser Island and the National Park of Cooloola just south of there. They grow up to 50 metres high and 4 metres wide.
The green colour comes from chlorophyll, which is used by the plant to convert sunlight and CO2 into energy. When this is absent, the leaves go differing colours based on the chemicals within them. They lose their gloss within a few hours of being collected.