Scientific Name: Pomaderris phylicifolia subsp. phylicifolia

Common Name: narrowleaf dogwood

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rhamnaceae

Threatened Species Status: Rare

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

Form Description: A woody shrub with numerous, erect, hairy branches.

Height (m): 1 – 3

Flowers: In short clusters, oldest flowers near the top, in axils of upper leaves of the many branches.

Fruit: Papery capsule – small, brownish, papery and dry. Seed is light brown.

Municipality
Break O’DayDorsetGlamorgan-Spring BayKentishMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSouthern Midlands
Plant Communities
Riparian
Habitat Notes

Locally frequent in the north and east especially on the banks of the Mersey, St Paul’s and Prosser rivers.

Site Tolerance

Moist

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

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

Collection by stocking bag method is recommended. If hand collecting, cut, don’t pick. Monitor carefully.

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.