Elaeocarpus lanceaefolius
| Elaeocarpus lanceaefolius | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 9 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Evergreen | |
| Native to: | |
| Edible Rating: |  |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Elaeocarpus lanceaefolius
Propagation: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse[1]. Seed can be very slow to germinate, sometimes taking 2 years or more[2]. 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 almost ripe shoots, August/September in a sandy soil in a frame. The leaves should be left on the stem.[3][1].
Cultivation: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors in the mildest parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Prefers a fertile humus-rich well-drained soil[1].
Many members of this genus succeed outdoors in nearly frost-free areas if given a sheltered position such as a south or south-west facing wall[1].
Range: E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitat: Found at elevations up to 2400 metres in the Himalayas. Open places at elevations of 1000 - 1800 metres in Nepal[4].
Edibility: Fruit[5][6]. The fully ripe fruit is edible[4].
Usage: Wood - soft. Used in construction, tea boxes and charcoal making[5].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
In Leaf: Evergreen
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ Wrigley, John and Murray Fagg. Australian Native Plants. Collins, 1988.
- ↑ Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Manandhar, Narayan. Plants and People of Nepal. Timber Press, 2002.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Gamble, James. A Manual of Indian Timbers. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, 1972.
- ↑ Kunkel, Günther. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books, 1984.