Scientific Name: Pomaderris elachophylla

Common Name: small-leaf dogwood

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rhamnaceae

Threatened Species Status: Vulnerable

Permit: It is an offence to collect, disturb, damage or destroy this species unless under permit.

Form Description: Slender shrub

Height (m): 1 – 3

Flowers: Small about 1mm long in few-flowered clusters, terminal and in the axils of upper leaves.

Fruit: Papery capsule

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral HighlandsHuon ValleyKingboroughMeander Valley
Plant Communities
No data available for this species
Habitat Notes

Local in scattered localities from sea level to about 900m.

Site Tolerance

Moist

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

General Notes

In cultivation generally hardy. Appreciate good drainage and full sun to part shade.

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

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 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 propagated from cuttings. Hardened small side shoots give the best results.