Native Cherry (Exocarpus cupressiformis)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Perennial (hardy)
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in this country. It is likely to require a light well-drained soil and a sunny sheltered position. It is a root parasite, we do not know which species it parasitizes. Plants spread by means of underground suckers, often forming clumps of seemingly disparate trees and shrubs.
Propagation
Seed - we have no information on this species but would recommend sowing it in spring in a warm greenhouse in a pot that contains a suitable host.
Edible uses
Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise.
Medicinal uses
Astringent, bitter tonic.
Material uses
The bark contains up to 15% tannin. Wood - hard, tough, close-grained. Used for turnery, furniture etc.
Habitat
Sandy soils on dry hillsides.
Native range
Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, Victoria.