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ANGOPHORA costata |

ANGOPHORA costata

Smooth Barked Apple Gum

SKU: N 144
Stock: In Stock
Restrictions: NZ Prohibited

Family: Myrtaceae
Characteristics: Tree 15-25 m

Seed per packet: 20
Seed per gram: Approx. 50

Size:
$4.80 AUD Excl. GST

An attractive tree with showy white flowers occurs profusely in large bunches. The flowers are about 2 cm wide with five tooth-like sepals, five larger semi-circular petals, and many long stamens.
A feature of this tree is its stunning smooth pink bark and gnarled branches. In spring, the old bark is shed in large flakes, and the new salmon-pink bark turns pale grey before the next shedding.

Endemic to New South Wales and Queensland.

Prefers light to heavy soil in an open, sunny position. It is drought and frost-resistant.

Plants in the genus Angophora are trees, occasionally shrubs, with rough bark. The juvenile leaves differ from adult leaves in that they are hairy and have raised oil glands. Both juvenile and adult leaves are arranged in opposite pairs. The genus Angophora was first formally described in 1797 by Antonio José Cavanilles

The best time to sow members of the Myrtaceae family seed is:

Cool climates: September to May.

Temperate climates: September to May.

Sub-Tropical climates: August to May

Tropical climates: September to November or March to May.

Arid climates:
August to May.

The grow mix should be well-draining, preferably with organic compost. This will replicate the soil they require in nature; a potting mix is not recommended.

  1. Sow fine seeds on the surface and cover lightly with the grow mix or vermiculite. Do not bury the seed deeply.
  2.  For larger seeds, sow to a depth of the seed size.
  3. Water with a fine mist spray to avoid seed disturbance.
  4. Keep the mix moist; avoid letting the mid become too wet or dry.

 

Germination occurs in around 10-28 days at a soil temperature of 18-22°C

*Please note:

  • Please do not be too hasty in discarding seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until conditions are like their natural germination requirements.
  • All seeds must have adequate water to germinate; keep them moist but not too wet.
  • These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
  • Customers should do their due diligence and ensure they are suited to their region.

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WE NO LONGER ISSUE PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES.

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- New Zealand

- Canada

- Norway

-United Arab Emirates

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- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)

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