Scientific Name: Pomaderris pilifera subsp. pilifera

Common Name: hairy dogwood

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Rhamnaceae

Form Description: Shrub resembling Pomaderris elliptica.

Height (m): 2 – 4

Flowers: Small, creamy yellow, conspicuous; 5 petals; in pyramid shaped panicles.

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

Municipality
Break O’DayBurnieCentral CoastCircular HeadClarenceDerwent ValleyDevonportDorsetFlindersGeorge TownGlamorgan-Spring BayGlenorchyHobartHuon ValleyKentishKingboroughLatrobeLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSouthern MidlandsTasmanWaratah-WynyardWest Tamar
Plant Communities
No data available for this species

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method
Seed, Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Collection

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