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General Information

Persea gammieana is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 15.00 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - Himalayas in Sikkim and Nepal.

Habitat

Forests, 1500 - 2400 metres[]. Broadleaved forests at elevations of 2000 - 2600 metres in Nepal[].

Properties

Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	15.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have almost no information on this species and do not know how hardy it will be in this country, though judging by its native range it is unlikely to succeed in any but the very mildest areas of the country.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

Wood - moderately hard, even grained. Used for planking, tea boxes etc[].

Propagation

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in a greenhouse in early spring. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first 2 winters. Plant them out into their permanent positions in early summer and give some protection from winter cold for their first winter or two outdoors.