Syncarpia glomulifera aka Red Luster

Syncarpia glomulifera is a large tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. Its common name is turpentine. It comes from eastern Australia, in Queensland and New South Wales. It grows in warm regions from the coast to inland uplands. Its native sites reach about 2,950 feet [900 metres] above sea level. These include valleys, flat ground, basins, mountains and tablelands.

Trees reach about 131–148 feet [40–45 metres] in height. Some reach 197 feet [60 metres], beyond the usual range. The straight trunk can span 3.3–4.9 feet [1–1.5 metres] across. Thick bark with a fibrous texture covers the trunk. In the wild, trees can rise above the surrounding forest. They grow near rainforest edges and in wet sclerophyll forest. These sites often have heavier soils. The sources give no garden-specific size range or mature spread.

Turpentine suits subtropical and tropical climates and prefers full sun. It grows in most soils that drain well. Fertile soil with a medium texture gives the best conditions. Its preferred soil pH is 5.5–6.5, though it tolerates 5–7. Preferred annual rainfall is 1,300–1,700 millimetres. The reported tolerance range extends from 1,000 to 2,000 millimetres. It grows best where mean temperatures fall within 18–28°C. Temperatures of −5°C or below can kill even dormant trees. Seed provides a means of propagation.

People grow this tree for timber, shade and ornament. Plantings occur in southern India, Argentina and the southern United States. Its timber lasts well, and the heartwood is red to reddish brown. The tree also yields an orange-red, scented oleo-resin. Small drops can form on the outside of mature fruits. Resin also seeps from wounds in the bark. When a tree is felled, drops collect between bark and sapwood. This resin has a scent like turpentine and a thick texture.

The supplied account records antiseptic uses for leaf ash and sap. It lists no known food uses and no known hazards. That lack of reported hazards does not establish food safety. The evidence gives no details of pests or diseases. It also gives no flowering season or clear flower description. Leaf shape and fruit form remain undescribed in the supplied text.