Family Index

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Scientific Name

Pomaderris aspera

Family Name

RHAMNACEAE

Common Name

Hazel Pomaderris

Status

Height

3.0m - 8.0m (300-800cm)

Flowers

Greenish - masses in terminal sprays.

Fruit

Papery capsule

Form

Leafy erect shrub or slender tree.

Municipalities

Break O'Day; Brighton; Burnie; Central Highlands; Clarence; Georgetown; Glamorgan-Spring Bay; King Island; Latrobe; Meander Valley; Northern Midlands; Southern Midlands; West Coast; West Tamar

Communities

Riparian

Habitat Notes

In forests on moister slopes and near streams throughout the eastern ranges. Sensitive to drought.In cultivation they are generally hardy and appreciate good drainage and full sun to part shade.

Site Tolerance

Moist; Shady

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Well-drained

General Notes

Fast growing. Important in maintaining stream bank stability. Small insectivorous birds (e.g. wrens) nest in the foliage. The flowers provide food for insects. The seed are eaten by rosellas and parrots. Koori (mainland) use: The wood was used in making imnplements, such as pegs for stretching animal skins. Not suitablel 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

Collect the seed-bearing heads when they become dry and light brown. dry the heads in a paper bag, extracting seed by shaking and sieving. careful monitoring is necessary

Seed Treatment Method

Hot water

Seed Storage Life

Long

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

To extract seed dry capsules, then rub against a fine wire screen. Pour hot water (just off boiling) over seed and soak for 12 to 24 hours before sowing.

Germination Time

4-10 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 grown from cuttings.