Scientific Name: Pomaderris elliptica var. elliptica

Common Name: yellow dogwood

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rhamnaceae

Form Description: Shrub or small tree.

Height (m): 2 – 8

Flowers: Yellow, profuse, in terminal clusters. Petals usually present.

Fruit: Capsule

Municipality
Break O’DayCentral CoastCircular HeadClarenceDorsetFlindersGlamorgan-Spring BayHobartHuon ValleyKingboroughLatrobeSorellSouthern MidlandsTasmanWest Tamar
Plant Communities
Dry Eucalypt ForestWet Eucalypt Forest
General Notes

Hardy; can tolerate sun or semi shade.

Propagation Calendar

  • Flowering Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Seed Collecting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sowing Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Cutting Month
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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 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.