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Eucryphia moorei

Stinkwood

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Eucryphia genus in the family Eucryphiaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Woodiness
woody
Growth rate
moderate
Height
20 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Material uses

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

Product or use
Tannin
Product or use
Wood

Ecology and functions

Ecosystem niche
Canopy, Secondary canopy

Environment

Range
Australia - New South Wales.
Habitat
Rich moist soils in forests at low altitudes[1][2][4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 9+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow February in a greenhouse. The seed should be stored cool and dry over the winter. Germination is usually good[6]. 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[6]. Layering in late summer. Takes 16 months. High percentage[6].

Cultivation

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Prefers a moist well-drained soil pretty free of lime[1][5]. Requires plenty of light if it is to flower freely, tolerating almost full sun if the soil is cool and moist[1]. Prefers to grow with its roots in the shade and its canopy in the sun[5]. Another report says that it is shade tolerant[3]. Does not thrive in very cold, dry or exposed positions[2][5]. This species is only hardy in sheltered maritime gardens, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[4]. It grows very well in the mild maritime areas of the country, there is a tree 16 metres tall in Cornwall[1].

References

  1. Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981-00-00

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  2. Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.

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  3. Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) 1988-00-00 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0

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  4. Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs. Pan Books 1989-00-00 ISBN 0-330-30258-2

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  5. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  6. Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948-00-00

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