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BRACHYCHITON populneus
Kurrajong
Bush Food
Family: Malvaceae
Characteristics: Deciduous tree to 20 m spread 5 m
Seed per packet: Approx. 10
Seed per gram: Approx. 8
Widely distributed in eastern Australia and is also common in cultivation. Small to medium-sized tree which may reach 20 metres in height although it is often much smaller in cultivation. It has a compact and densely foliaged habit which makes for an attractive specimen plant.
The trunk is stout and grey, while the leaves are shiny green and either entire or 3 lobed, up to 10 cm long. Young foliage is pale green tinged with pink giving the tree an interesting appearance. The small bell-shaped flowers are cream with a pink, red or purple-tinged appearance in spring and summer.
Ground-up seeds can be brewed into a coffee substitute or added to bread. The swollen, carrot-like taproot is a nutritious and agreeable vegetable and the gum exudate is also edible. Kurrajong fibre taken from the stem has been used in twine and netting manufacture.
Adaptable to most soils and prefers an open sunny position, drought-resistant but frost tender.
Please Note: Although many of the traditional Bush Food and Medicine plants are now commercially produced in various forms we recommend you research these before using them as any form of food or medicines. Some parts of the plant may not be edible or some may need to be prepared before they are safe to eat or use in any way. We do our best to describe their traditional & modern uses. It is the purchaser's responsibility to ensure they are fit for their intended use.
Seed is usually best sown in spring or autumn in temperate climates, avoid the coldest and hottest months of the year. The optimum germination temperature for germination of this genus is around 20-24°C
Brachychiton seeds germinate readily, however they do have a hard outer coating, to assist with the update of moisture required for germination the following method is suggested. This is not critical but will generally reduce germination time.
- Place the seed in a container and pour in just boiled water and soak for 30 seconds
- Transfer to a container with luke warm water and soak overnight.
- The swollen seed can then be sown, re-treat seeds that have not swollen.
- Sow the depth of seed deep.
- Place in a warm shaded or semi shaded position to avoid dying out.
- The growing medium should be well draining but should remain damp between watering. Keep moist but not too wet as the seed may rot. Do not let the growing mix completely dry out.
- Germination should occur in 10-21 days @ 20-24C
*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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Importing to Tasmania Prohibited