Laurelia sempervirens Chilean laurel (Atherospermataceae) Evergreen tree

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Laurelia sempervirens
Chilean laurel
Evergreen tree
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The Laurelia sempervirens plant species is found in S. America - Chile. It is a member of the Atherospermataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chilean laurel. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. aromatica. non Poir. L. serrata.

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Latin Name:  Laurelia sempervirens
Common Name:  Chilean laurel
Family:  Atherospermataceae
Author:  (Ruiz.&Pavon.)Tul.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:  15

Habitat:  Moist and wet soils in forests, deep gullies and creek beds[200].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow February or March in a warm greenhouse. Germination rates are variable[78]. 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, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in individual pots in sandy soil in a frame. Keep them moist. Fair percentage[78]. Layering in spring[78].

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