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General Information

Prumnopitys ladei is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall, though often does not exceed 10 metres[, ].
The tree is sometimes harvested from the wild for its wood. The plant has excellent potential as an ornamental.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Australia - northeast Queensland

Habitat

Well-developed mountain rainforests, growing in granite-derived soils; at elevations from 1,000 - 1,200 metres[, ].

Properties

Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	10.00 m
Pollinators	Wind
Self-fertile	No
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

Based on data from 10 collection localities, the climate preferences of Prumnopitys ladei include a mean annual temperature of 21°c, with an average minimum in the coldest month of 12°c, and a mean annual precipitation of 1,620mm. It can accept some frost when dormant, tolerating short-lived temperatures falling to between -1°c and +4.4°c[]. Although found naturally in the wet tropics, the plant can be grown successfully in sub-tropical and cooler districts, such as Canberra[].

Because of its small leaves, tolerance of low light and slow growth, this species makes an excellent indoor plant and deserves greater recognition[].
When cultivated in a garden situation this species exhibits a very symmetrical form with branches down to ground level[].
A slow-growing plant[],
A dioecious species, both male and female forms must be grown if fruit and seed are required.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

A useful general purpose timber[].

Propagation

Seed - presoak for 24 hours in warm water, then sow in a shady position in a nursery seedbed[].

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