Gevuina avellana Chilean hazel (Proteaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gevuina avellana
Chilean hazel
Evergreen shrub
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The Gevuina avellana plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Proteaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chilean hazel.

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Latin Name:  Gevuina avellana
Common Name:  Chilean hazel
Family:  Proteaceae
Author:  Mol.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Wet mountain forests, where it rapidly colonizes cleared areas[200]. Grows from the snow-line down to the coast along the Pacific coast of the Andes[139]. It is seldom found in groups[139].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse. Sow stored seed as soon as possible in the year. The seed often germinates well but then sickens and dies, it has been suggested that this is due to the plants need of a symbiotic relationship with a soil-borne fungus. Adding some soil from around a growing plant to the seed compost might improve success rates. 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, and consider giving them some protection from the cold for their first winter or two outdoors. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame. Layering - hard pruning provides lots of material.

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