Buckinghamia celsissima germination time (forum)

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Hi
If anyone has grown ivory curl trees from seed, could they tell me how long they take to germinate. I've been unable to this on the internet
Thanks.

Time: 24th February 2015 12:29pm

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MIke T1 says...
If you collect loads of seeds from street or wild trees you will find a disappointing germination rate.I planted some a long time ago and remember they took months instead of weeks as I expected.The trees are worthwhile as few proteads produce as many flowers or induce as much excitement in nectar feeding birds and insects.

Time: 24th February 2015 6:26pm

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Leelee says...
Thanks Mike. I'm happy to wait now. I potted up a lot more than I need, just in case. I collected from a couple of beautiful street trees... fingers crossed.

Time: 24th February 2015 7:07pm

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MIke T1 says...
Leelee when you are keen to make sure a few seeds sprout when you have a lot treat groups differently. Different potting mixes,amounts of light and water are one way to do this.You could put some in a clip lock bag with slightly moistened potting mix and plant them out when roots emerge.

Time: 24th February 2015 8:22pm

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Leelee says...
That's great advice Mike, thanks. I'll try and collect more seed.

Time: 26th February 2015 7:17pm

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