Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rhamnaceae

Genus:

Discaria

Species:

Discaria toumatou

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Scarification:

Seed coat scarification required before sowing

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds require scarification (nicking or hot water treatment) followed by cold stratification for 30–60 days to break dormancy.

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