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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. | <ref>Molina. [http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Peumus+boldus Peumus boldus - Molina.] ''Plants For A Future''.Web. 05-19-13.</ref> | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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This tree is native to the country of Chile. It likes to live in a medium altitude up to the timber line, and in a low altitude in the interior valleys. In the mountains it can survive in attitudes up to 500-2000m’s and in coastal areas from 0-500 m. When it comes to weather this plant likes, it’s not picky. From humid areas with constant rainfall, to dry areas this plant can survive. Of course water it mandatory for survival, so in the dryer areas, the tree may only last a month. | This tree is native to the country of Chile. It likes to live in a medium altitude up to the timber line, and in a low altitude in the interior valleys. In the mountains it can survive in attitudes up to 500-2000m’s and in coastal areas from 0-500 m. When it comes to weather this plant likes, it’s not picky. From humid areas with constant rainfall, to dry areas this plant can survive. Of course water it mandatory for survival, so in the dryer areas, the tree may only last a month. | ||
This tree really likes to face north, so it can soak up the sun. But if you were to put it in the shade, protection from direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, the filtering rate would be up to about 20-40%. This tree typically can withstand any climate and still survive. | This tree really likes to face north, so it can soak up the sun. But if you were to put it in the shade, protection from direct sunlight, some shadow from vegetation, the filtering rate would be up to about 20-40%. This tree typically can withstand any climate and still survive. | ||
[http://www.chileflora.com/Florachilena/FloraEnglish/HighResPages/EH0045.htm Image of Peumus boldus] ''chileflora.com''.Web. 5-19-13. | <ref>[http://www.chileflora.com/Florachilena/FloraEnglish/HighResPages/EH0045.htm Image of Peumus boldus] ''chileflora.com''.Web. 5-19-13.</ref> | ||
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