Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rhamnaceae

Genus:

Cryptandra

Species:

Cryptandra tomentosa

Growth Characteristics

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, small insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from lignotuber after fire, typical of Australian sclerophyll flora. Benefits from periodic fire for regeneration and reduced competition.

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds may benefit from smoke treatment as with many Australian native species. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI