Cryptocarya myrtifolia
Cryptocarya myrtifolia
- Native to:
- South Africa
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lauraceae
- Genus:
- Cryptocarya
- Species:
- Cryptocarya myrtifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, insects
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Seeds should be sown soon after collection.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI