RED CEDAR (Toona ciliata) 100 seeds - 220562437815
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Toona ciliata, known as the Red Cedar, is a large majestic tree native to the tropics and sub-tropics of northern NSW and Queensland areas of Australia.A large semi-deciduous tree generally with a wide spreading and handsome crown attaining a height of 45 metres and a stem diameter of 2 metres.The trunk is buttressed, flanged or fairly cylindrical and the bark is reddish brown, glossy when young, when older changes to brown or grey, scaly, shed in oblong or irregular pieces, leaving slight depressions in the surface of the bark. Typical Red Cedar fragrance. The leaves are pinnate consisting of 5 to 17 leaflets. Green both surfaces, paler beneath, red and downy when young. Deciduous during late Winter months. Produces white fragrant flowers in a large pyramidal panicle at the ends of the branchlets. Individual flowers about 5 mm long. Flowering period September to November. Fruits are a dry capsule, light brown, elliptical, about 18 mm long, splitting into five valves containing four to five winged seeds about 13-18 mm long in each valve. Fruit ripe January to March. The timber is red, soft, light and durable. Probably the most favoured and valued Australian timber for furniture and cabinet work and interior decoration. Frosty hardy and thrives in temperate regions in well drained soil. Appreciates mulching and watering during dry periods. Prefers a warm, wind protected area in full sun. For sale is a packet of 100 fresh seeds. ALL SEED PACKAGES COME WITH A SET OF SEED PROPAGATION INSTRUCTIONS. If you still can’t find the you are looking for, click here to see all additional items on eBay…
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