Scientific Name: Pomaderris racemosa
Common Name: slender dogwood
Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots
Family: Rhamnaceae
Form Description: Small woody shrub
Height (m): 1.5 – 5
Flowers: In loose, compound clusters, terminal and in the axils of upper leaves.
Fruit: Papery capsule – small, brownish, papery and dry. Seed is light brown.
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Habitat Notes
Local, usually on the banks of streams and lakes as along the South Esk River at Fingal and Avoca, Tooms Lake and lakes on the Central Plateau.
Site Tolerance
Exposed, Moist, Windy
Soil Tolerance
Fertile, Loam, Well-drained
Frost Tolerance
Hardy
Propagation Calendar
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Propagation Method
Seed Information
Seed Collection
Collection by stocking bag method is recommended. If hand collecting, cut, don’t pick. Monitor carefully.
Seed Treatment Method
Boiling Water Pour boiling water over the seed and allow to soak for 24 hours before sowing.
Seed Treatment Notes
Reputedly germinated well after immersion in boiling water (100°C) for 10 seconds.
Germination Time
4-10 weeks
Cutting & Division Information
Can be propagated from cuttings. Hardened small side shoots give the best results.