| Family | Rutaceae |
|---|---|
| Description | Small spreading tree with a dense, neat crown of weeping leaves. Foliage pleasantly aromatic. |
| Flowering Time | late spring-early summer |
| Distribution & Botanical Details | Click Here |
| Florabank Profile | |
| Vegetation Communities | Grassy woodland communities |
| Soil Types | Generally on heavier soils |
| Values / Uses | |
| Revegetation / Habitat Values | A major structural component in many habitats. Fruits attract birds. |
| Amenity / Ornamental Values | An superb ornamental tree for dry climates. Elegant and reliable. Looks green and lush even during drought. Used more in drier parts of the US than in Australia. |
| Other Values | Excellent fodder and shade tree for stock especially sheep. Tolerates heavy pruning. |
| Tolerances | |
| Water Deficit | very high |
| Compaction | average |
| Waterlogging | average |
| Shade | average |
| Minimum Temperature | -5 degrees |
| Seed & Germination Details | |
| Average no. Seeds per Gram | 50 |
| Viability Period | Not known. Reputed to be short lived (i.e. one year) but good viability has been reported after 3 years storage at room temperature |
| Dormancy | chemical |
| Treatment | Immersion in hot water (100 degrees) until water cool |
| Days From First to Last Germination at 25 Degrees | 5-20 |
| Direct Seeding | germination may be slow if seeds untreated |