Scientific Name: Hedycarya angustifolia
Common Name: australian mulberry
Family Classification (Clade): Magnoliids
Family: Monimiaceae
Threatened Species Status: Rare
Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.
Form Description: Small tree
Height (m): 7 – 12
Flowers: Small, insignificant green flowers, 0.5-0.6 cm across.
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Habitat Notes
Widely distributed and common, particularly in rainforests and cool shady gullies and near water.
Site Tolerance
Moist, Shady
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
Good background plant, or shelter plant for ferns. Bird attracting.
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Difficult to grow from seed.
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
Use fresh seed, cover with 2-3mm of seed raising mix and place 4mm of gravel over surface. Place the trays in an open position and provide shade on hot days.
Cutting & Division Information
Propagate from cuttings of firm young wood, which should strike readily.