Beilschmiedia miersii

Chilean hardy Avocado

5 seeds

A rare evergreen tree for milder parts of the UK which escape frosts.  It has glossy green leaves with glaucous undersides.  Slow growing in the UK preferring a moist well drained sheltered spot. 

Seeds are on the large side - sow immediately in well drained seed compost, keeping moist at a temperature of around 15C to 20C.  Germination from 1 to 3+ months