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The Peumus Boldus is an evergreen tree that grows at a slow pace; it will get up to 6m (19ft 8in). The tree is active throughout the year, being in flower from August to September and in leaf the rest of the year. The individual flowers on the tree are either male or female, but never both on the same tree. So if the plant is to be pollinated, both male and female plants must be planted in close range to each other, so pollination is easily accessible. This plant is not self-fertile. | The Peumus Boldus is an evergreen tree that grows at a slow pace; it will get up to 6m (19ft 8in). The tree is active throughout the year, being in flower from August to September and in leaf the rest of the year. The individual flowers on the tree are either male or female, but never both on the same tree. So if the plant is to be pollinated, both male and female plants must be planted in close range to each other, so pollination is easily accessible. This plant is not self-fertile. | ||
<ref>Molina. [http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Peumus+boldus Peumus boldus - Molina.] ''Plants For A Future''.Web. 05-19-13. On the female tree the fruit that it produces is edible and has medical properties. But on the downside, it’s very hard to germinate. It may take up to 180 days to get just a few percent of germination. On average, the germination is 30-60%. The flowers are yellow and white, without the information on the number of petals. This is a tough plant, it can tolerate low temperatures up to -8C and can even handle a snow covering for a couple of weeks. But for the plant to be happy, it likes to be fully exposed to the sun. | <ref>Molina. [http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Peumus+boldus Peumus boldus - Molina.] ''Plants For A Future''.Web. 05-19-13. On the female tree the fruit that it produces is edible and has medical properties. But on the downside, it’s very hard to germinate. It may take up to 180 days to get just a few percent of germination. On average, the germination is 30-60%. The flowers are yellow and white, without the information on the number of petals. This is a tough plant, it can tolerate low temperatures up to -8C and can even handle a snow covering for a couple of weeks. But for the plant to be happy, it likes to be fully exposed to the sun. | ||
<ref>Belov, Michail. [http://www.chileflora.com/Florachilena/FloraEnglish/HighResPages/EH0045.htm Peumus boldus | <ref>Belov, Michail. [http://www.chileflora.com/Florachilena/FloraEnglish/HighResPages/EH0045.htm Image of Peumus boldus] ''chileflora.com''.Web. 5-19-13. | ||
== Life Cycle == | == Life Cycle == | ||
