Family Index

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Scientific Name

Ozothamnus Xexpansifolius

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Crowded-leaf everlasting

Status

Height

1.0m - 2.0m (100-200cm)

Flowers

Very short-stalked, 6-30 in compact terminal clusters, cream/white or reddish-brown.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Small shrub with stout erect branches

Municipalities

Central Highlands; Derwent Valley; Glenorchy; Hobart; Kentish; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; Tasman

Communities

Heath; Montane Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Tas. endemic. Inhabits mountain slopes and heaths at altitudes of 900-1200m. Tolerates snowfalls.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Poor; Well-drained

General Notes

Adapt to semi-shaded or sunny sites. A hybrid of O. ledifolius and O. hookeri. Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seeds are mature when the centre of the seedhead becomes loose and individual achenes are easily removed

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

Some species have a 2 month dormancy.Surface sow or cover lightly.

Germination Time

2-4 weeks

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Cutting Notes

May be propagated from cuttings of firm young growth.