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General Information

Cryptocarya glaucescens is an evergreen tree with a dense, dark crown; it can grow up to 30 metres tall. The bole is usually fluted and sometimes buttressed[, ].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its valuable timber, which is traded under the name 'silver sycamore'[]. An attractive shade tree for larger gardens, attracting wildlife and having aromatic foliage[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Australia - eastern Queensland and New South Wales.

Habitat

Rain forests, usually in poorer soils derived from sedimentary and acid volcanic rocks; at elevations from sea level to 1,000 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	25.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant mainly of warm temperate and subtropical climates, but moving into the tropics in Queensland.
Plants can be grown in more open positions, though are somewhat smaller in such a position, scarcely exceeding 15 metres[]. Adapted to poorer soils[].
Young plants grow slowly unless well-fed[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

A valuable timber tree[]. A light-coloured, general purpose timber[].
Many Cryptocarya species that grow large enough are utilized for their timber, very often with several species being lumped together indiscriminately. Most species do not have very detailed individual descriptions of their timber - the following is a general description for the species[].
The heartwood is pinkish brown, grayish brown, reddish brown, or chocolate brown; it is not clearly differentiated from the somewhat lighter-coloured sapwood. The texture is rather fine to medium; the grain usually straight; lustre low; sometimes with an aromatic odour when freshly cut but without any distinctive odour or taste when dry. A silica content of up to 0:82% has been reported for some species. Some species are reported to be easy to season, whilst others have a tendency to warp and split. The wood is generally reported to be not difficult to work with hand and machine tools. Durability is variable with species; most species being not very durable when exposed to the elements. The sapwood is prone to powder-post beetle attack. The wood is often attractive and can be used for purposes such as cabinetwork, flooring, decorative veneers, panelling; whilst it is also often used for joinery, construction etc[].

Propagation

Seed - germinates readily and does not need to be removed from the flesh. Germination starts after about 3 months[].

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