THYMELAEACEAE

Bootlace Bush

Endangered 

1.0m - 3.0m (100-300cm) 

White to cream, exterior hairy, in few-flowered clusters in axils. 

Dry, nut-like 

Small to medium shrub with few, slender branches. 

King Island 

Moist habitats 

Local on the islands of Bass Strait. Usually found in moist habitats from the coast to inland mountain ranges. 

Exposed; Moist; Windy 

Moderate 

Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained 

Resistant to Phytophthora cinnamomi. Plants grow best in moisture retentive, moderately well-drained, acidic soils in semi-shade or dappled shade. Hardy to most frosts and light snowfalls. Hard pruning promotes bushy growth. Suitable below powerlines. 

Seed releases very quickly once ripe. slightly immature fruit can be harvested and allowed to mature in a warm position. rub on wire screens to remove outer coverings 

Cold 

 

 

Very difficult from seed. May respond to a combination of heat and smoke treatment orstratification may be useful. Secure seeds in a plastic bag with a mixture of wet sand and peat and hold in frig at 2oC forat least six weeks. If germination does not occur within 30 days seed can be stratified for another 3 weeks. 

 

No 

 

 

No 

Usually grown from cuttings which are slow to strike. Care should be taken not to strip back the young bark.