Scientific Name: Bedfordia arborescens
Common Name: tree blanketleaf
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Asteraceae
Threatened Species Status: Vulnerable
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Robust tree
Height (m): 6 – 8
Fruit: Achene
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Habitat Notes
Associated with cloud forest, a term referring to vegetation that strips moisture from mist and cloud enveloping mountains for many days of the year.
General Notes
Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collect dried seed heads into paper bags. Seed handling involves breaking up seed heads, winnowing and sieving.
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
Seed has low viability and should be sown thickly and lightly covered.
Germination Time
2-4 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Very difficult to propagate from cuttings.