Abrophyllum ornans (CARPODETACEAE) Native Hydrangea

Plants to Plant

Ornamental small tree

Small tree to 8 metres along watercourses in rainforests in Queensland and New South Wales. Leaves are alternate and irregularly toothed and 10-20 cm long. Small, greenish yellow and white flowers in clusters in spring and summer. Fruit are small, black, fleshy berries that are quite ornamental.

Seed collecting and propagation

Seeds should be sown fresh or grow plants from cuttings. Seed can be stored up to at least 10 months at room temperature for 90% germination after 21-28 days. After 3 years storage germination reduces to 50%.

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