Scientific Name: Anopterus glandulosus Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: tasmanian laurel

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Escalloniaceae

Form Description: Tall shrub, straggly ,with branches tending to layer when growing in shady positions.

Height (m): 2 – 4

Flowers: Cup-shaped with 6 concave white or pink petals in terminal sprays.

Fruit: Capsule, 12-18mm long, containing two winged elongated seeds.

Municipality
BurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsCircular HeadDerwent ValleyDorsetGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKentishKingboroughLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsTasmanWaratah-WynyardWest Coast
Plant Communities
RainforestWet Eucalypt Forest
Habitat Notes

Frequent in wet sclerophyll and rainforests from sea level to about 900m. Also found on sandy soils near the south coast.

Site Tolerance

Moist, Shady

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Sandy, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

General Notes

In cultivation this species forms a dense rounded shrub which is slow growing. Good drainage is essential. Bee attracting. Susceptible to Phytophthora cinnamomi.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Method

Standard Scatter seed thinly on to damp potting mix. Hold seed in place by covering with more potting mix to approximately the depth of the seed size.

Seed Storage Life

Short

Seed Treatment Notes

Fine seed should be surface sown or given a light cover. Fresh seed is needed.

Germination Time

1-2 months

Cutting & Division Information

Can be propagated from cuttings.