On 09/09/2013 10:30, David Hill wrote:
During the site clearance I have picked off a good number of seed
capsules from both Callistemon (Bottle Brush) and Melaleuca (Tea tree)
that died around 2 years ago.
My Question is how do I get the seeds out?
They have been well smoked during the cut and clear that has been going on.
David @ a now drying side of Swansea Bay.





Hope this link works for you. I found it by typing "How to open
callistemon capsules" (minus the ""s).

http://asgap.org.au/callis2.html


If it helps, try the "How to ..." approach with the Melaleuca.

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Spider
from high ground in SE London
gardening on clay