Plagianthus regius
| Plagianthus regius | |
| Light: |  |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 8 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 59' |
| Blooms: | Late Spring |
| Open Woods Forest | |
| Native to: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Plagianthus regius
Propagation: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a greenhouse. Sow stored seed in early spring in a greenhouse. It usually germinates freely[1]. 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, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame[2][1].
Layering[1].
Cultivation: Thrives in a deep well-drained humus-rich fertile soil in a sunny position[1].
This species is not very hardy in Britain but it succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of the country[3]. The hardiness of the tree depends upon its provenance in its native habitat[4]. Plants often self-sow in Cornwall[5].
A very ornamental plant[2].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[1].
Range: New Zealand.
Habitat: Lowland forests on North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[6].
Usage: A fibre obtained from the inner bark is used for making ropes, twine etc. It is a substitute for raffia[7][8][9].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
In Leaf: Evergreen
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Also Known As: P. betulinus. A.Cunn.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Huxley, Anthony. The New Royal Horticultural Society Dictionary of Gardening. MacMillan Press, 1992.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chittendon, Fred. RHS Dictionary of Plants. Oxford University Press, 1951.
- ↑ Thomas, Graham. Ornamental Shrubs, Climbers and Bamboos. Murray, 1992.
- ↑ Bean, William. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Murray, 1981.
- ↑ Thurston, Edgar. Trees and Shrubs in Cornwall. Cambridge University Press, 1930.
- ↑ Allan, Harry. Flora of New Zealand. Government Printer Publications, 1961.
- ↑ Uphof, Johannes. Dictionary of Economic Plants. Weinheim, 1959.
- ↑ Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.
- ↑ Laing, Robert. Plants of New Zealand. Whitcombe and Tombs Ltd, 1907.