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General Information

Cryptocarya aschersoniana is an evergreen tree with a dense, wide, globose crown; it can grow 15 - 25 metres tall. The bole can be 70 - 90cm in diameter, with a thick, exfoliating bark[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood, which is used locally. A good shade tree, it could be used in landscaping[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador.

Habitat

Atlantic rainforest and Araucaria forests favouring the moist soils of alluvial plains and positions near rivers[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	20.00 m
Growth Rate	Slow
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

A tree of the warm temperate to tropical zones, being found at elevations from near sea level to over 2,000 metres.
Prefers a sunny position[]. Prefers a moist soil[].
A fairly slow-growing tree[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, with moderate mechanical properties and low durability, being prone to the attack of wood-eating organisms. It is hard to saw, but is used for internal finishes, frames, beams, ceilings, laths, base boards, fencing etc[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed or in individual containers. A low germination rate can usually be expected, with the seed sprouting within 30 - 70 days[].
The seed has a viability of less than 60 days in storage[].

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