Atherosperma moschatum Black sassafras (Atherospermataceae) Evergreen tree

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Atherosperma moschatum
Black sassafras
Evergreen tree
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The Atherosperma moschatum plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Atherospermataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black sassafras.

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Latin Name:  Atherosperma moschatum
Common Name:  Black sassafras
Family:  Atherospermataceae
Author:  Labill.

Known Hazards:  The bark contains a potential carcinogen[152]. Another report says that the whole plant might be poisonous[4].

Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  10

Habitat:  Temperate rainforests and moist gullies up to the sub-alpine zone[11, 152, 154].

Propagation Notes: Seed - we have no details for this species but suggest sowing the seed in early spring in a warm greenhouse. 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, July/August in a frame[200].

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