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General Information

Plagianthus regius is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 18.00 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

New Zealand.

Habitat

Lowland forests on North, South, Stewart and Chatham Islands[].

Properties

Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	18.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Thrives in a deep well-drained humus-rich fertile soil in a sunny position[].
This species is not very hardy in Britain but it succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of the country[]. The hardiness of the tree depends upon its provenance in its native habitat[]. Plants often self-sow in Cornwall[].
A very ornamental plant[].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

A fibre obtained from the inner bark is used for making ropes, twine etc. It is a substitute for raffia[, , ].

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[]. 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, mid summer in a frame[, ].
Layering[].