Additional information

• FamilyEricaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size0.5-2 m x 1-2 m
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesGlossy dark green elliptic leaves with prominent network of veins, paler below, 3-9 cm x 12-25 mm. Margins lightly serrated.
• Flower colourGreen-white to pale pink
• Flowering timeNovember to December
• FlowersClusters of crowded bell-shaped flowers. Fruit is white, fleshy and berry like, February to April.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist often rocky soils in tall mountain forests. Snow tolerant. Partial to full shade.
• Garden useAttractive fruiting plant for cool moist areas. Can be pruned. Light screen.
• Commercially availableNo information available
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull; 2 Luke Steenhuis, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©; 3 Brian Walters ©

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