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Eucryphia moorei - F.Muell.

Common Name Stinkwood
Family Eucryphiaceae
USDA hardiness 8-11
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Rich moist soils in forests at low altitudes[11, 154, 184].
Range Australia - New South Wales.
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Weed Potential No
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Half Hardy Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Eucryphia moorei Stinkwood


Eucryphia moorei Stinkwood

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Eucryphia moorei is an evergreen Tree growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Secondary;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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None known

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Other Uses

Tannin  Wood

The bark contains 7% tannin. Wood - close grained, rather tough. Used for cabinet work.

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a moist well-drained soil pretty free of lime[11, 200]. Requires plenty of light if it is to flower freely, tolerating almost full sun if the soil is cool and moist[11]. Prefers to grow with its roots in the shade and its canopy in the sun[200]. Another report says that it is shade tolerant[157]. Does not thrive in very cold, dry or exposed positions[154, 200]. This species is only hardy in sheltered maritime gardens, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[184]. It grows very well in the mild maritime areas of the country, there is a tree 16 metres tall in Cornwall[11].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - sow February in a greenhouse. The seed should be stored cool and dry over the winter. Germination is usually good[78]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 6 - 8cm with a heel, June/July in individual pots in a frame. Roots in 5 - 6 weeks. A variable percentage succeed[78]. Layering in late summer. Takes 16 months. High percentage[78].

Other Names

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Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: Australia (New South Wales (southeast), Victoria (east))

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

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Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

F.Muell.

Botanical References

11154200

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Readers comment

   Tue Apr 25 2006

what color is it?

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