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Aristotelia serrata

Propagation
         
Propagation methods
Seed
Cuttings

This is a fast growing but short lived tree. It's main value is recovery on damaged or disturbed sites. Propagation is normally from seed.
Propagation by Seed
 
What to look for
black fruit
Seed Information
Fruit Type
Start Collecting
End Collecting
Seed Cleaning
Seed Viability
Seed Comments
The circular or elliptical, wrinkled seed is 2-2.5 mm long. It is henna to red-brown or dark brown to black-brown. The birds love the ripe seeds, and you can collect slightly immature seeds, or take frequent field trips to collect ripe seeds. The seed needs to be well dried. Treat with a fungicide. Aristotelias hybridise. When collecting seed, make sure that the other species is not near by.
Seed Germination Conditions
Seed Stratification
Seed Storage
Sow Fresh
Dispersal Method
birds.
Propagation by Cuttings
 
Comments
Time to Root
Growing Conditions
Start Taking Cuttings
End Taking Cuttings
Cutting Types
Semi-Hardwood.
Rooting Aids
Rooting hormones.

Updated 20/12/2007 10.53AM by PIPI4