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Alectryon excelsa Titoki
Titoki is an attractive tree reaching 10–15 m tall with a trunk up to 60
cm in diameter and a slightly roughened bark that is nearly black. The
compound leaves may be 10–40 cm long, each with four to six pairs of leaflets, which may be 5–10 cm long by 2–5 cm wide.
The fruit is enclosed in a brown, furry capsule. When ripe in spring, the
capsule splits open to reveal the hard black, lustrous seed in its red fleshy
receptacle or base. Titoki is found in Northern forests.
With its gracefully shaped leaves and attractive form it makes the perfect shade or ornamaental tree. There are many beautiful titoki used as specimen trees in most northern towns.
The seed is produced in early summer and is classed as recalcitrant. Sow on collection and do not allow to dry out. Germination begins about three weeks after sowing.
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