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General Information

Myrsine gardneriana is a deciduous tree with a very open, narrow crown; it can grow 4 - 8 metres tall. The short, cylindrical bole can be 20 - 30cm in diameter[].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood. It is recommended for use as an ornamental, being particularly useful for planting in narrow streets[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

S. America - Paraguay, Bolivia, southern and eastern Brazil.

Habitat

Savannah and more open, secondary growth in semideciduous forests; favouring stony sites where the water table is close to the surface, at elevations from the lowland to over 2,500 metres[].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Deciduous Tree
Height	6.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Grows best in a sunny position[]. Prefers a moist soil[].
A fairly slow-growing plant, usually smaller than 2.5 metres tall after 2 years from seed[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

The heartwood and sapwood are not clearly demarcated. The wood is medium-textured, straight-grained, moderately heavy, not very durable when exposed to the elements. It has an irregularly shiny surface. It is used for the manufacture of simple furniture, wall linings, beams, rafters etc[].
The wood is used to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a partially shaded position in a nursery seedbed. A low germination rate can be expected, with the seed sprouting within 50 - 100 days[]. When the seedlings are 4 - 5cm tall, pot them up into individual containers and they should be ready to plant out 9 months or more later[].

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