Scientific Name: Pomaderris aspera
Common Name: hazel dogwood
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Rhamnaceae
Form Description: Leafy erect shrub or slender tree.
Height (m): 3 – 8
Flowers: Greenish – masses in terminal sprays.
Fruit: Papery capsule
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Habitat Notes
In forests on moister slopes and near streams throughout the eastern ranges. Sensitive to drought.
Site Tolerance
Moist, Shady
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
General Notes
In cultivation generally hardy. Appreciate good drainage and full sun to part shade. Fast growing. Important in maintaining stream bank stability. Bird attracting. Small insectivorous birds (e.g. wrens) nest in the foliage. The flowers provide food for insects. The seed are eaten by rosellas and parrots. Koori (mainland) use: The wood was used in making implements, such as pegs for stretching animal skins.
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collect the seed-bearing heads when they become dry and light brown. Dry the heads in a paper bag, extracting seed by shaking and sieving. Careful monitoring is necessary. To extract seed dry capsules, then rub against a fine wire screen.
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 Storage Life
Long
Seed Treatment Notes
Pour hot water (just off boiling) over seed and soak for 12 to 24 hours before sowing.
Germination Time
4-10 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be grown from cuttings.