Billardiera scandens Common appleberry (Pittosporaceae) Evergreen climber

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Billardiera scandens
Common appleberry
Evergreen climber
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The Billardiera scandens plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Pittosporaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Common appleberry.

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Latin Name:  Billardiera scandens
Common Name:  Common appleberry
Family:  Pittosporaceae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  By mountain streams or scrub country in forests, by coasts and on tablelands[154].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a warm greenhouse as soon as it is ripe. Only just cover the seed. Sow stored seed in early spring in a warm greenhouse. The germination of fresh seed is usually prolific, but stored seed can take a year to germinate[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 10 - 12cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Fair percentage. Layering.

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