Cork tree, corkwood.
Entelea arborescens Whau
This guide is based on a literature review. It compiles information from various sources. Different sources may offer varying advice and findings.
Other known names
Propagation summary
Easy to grow from seeds. No information available on seed viability or long-term storage. Can be grown from cuttings.
Seed propagation category
Easy.
Seed collection
Seeds mature between October–February.(1)
Seed storage
Seeds store well and stay viable for a long time.(1)
Seed dormancy
Fresh seeds germinate within 1–2 months.(1)
Propagation techniques
Can be propagated from softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings with hormone treatment (growth stimulator).(1)
Site sensitivity
Prefers sunny areas with free draining soils.(2)
Research opportunities
Germination, seed storage, and vegetative propagation need further investigation.
Information about the native seed profiles
All species names are in the following order: scientific name, common name, and Māori name. Names may vary by region. We have tried to use the most common names across New Zealand.
We have sourced photos from different websites and creators. We have used the images under different licences. These include Public Domain and Creative Commons licenses. For Entelea arborescens, the image details are:
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Photo by Peter de Lange – no rights reserved (CC0)
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The basis for each seed profile is a literature review carried out by Scion. Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service commissioned and worked on the review to produce a native seed catalogue. The full seed catalogue is on the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) website.
References
1.
Metcalf, L J (1995) The propagation of New Zealand native plants. Godwit; Auckland, New Zealand.
2.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Entelea arborescens. Accessed 17 October 2024.