Scientific Name: Oxylobium arborescens
Common Name: tall shaggypea
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Fabaceae
Form Description: An erect shrub with slightly hairy branches.
Height (m): 2 – 7
Flowers: Bright orange-yellow pea flowers at the ends of short side branches. Distinguished from Oxylobium ellipticum by its longer leaves and axillary position of flowers. Oxylobium ellipticum has terminal flower heads.
Fruit: Seed pod – 7-8mm long, rounded, grey-brown with long silky hairs.
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Habitat Notes
Usually found in scrubby situations in the west of the State in locations of high rainfall.
Site Tolerance
Moist
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Nutrient-poor, Well-drained
General Notes
Bird attracting. Susceptible to Phytophthora cinnamomi.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Can be harvested close to maturity and dried in a warm area. Leaving seeds attached to branch may aid opening of the pod. Crush pods which do not open.
Seed Treatment Method
Hot Water Hot water is used to soften the hard seed case of some species. This replicates the weathering process. Pour hot (not boiling) water over the seeds and allow them to soak for 4-12 hours.
Seed Treatment Notes
Nicking the seed provides the best results but hot treatment is the most commonly used. Soak in hot water (just off the boil) for a few hours. Dry seed before sowing. Use of capillary watering will reduce the likelihood of seeds rotting.