Additional information

• FamilyEricaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Size1-2.5 m x 1-2 m
• Plant groupingShrubs to 2m
• LeavesStiff prickly narrowly oblong to elliptic dark green leaves 7-16 mm x 1-3 mm, pale green to whitish below.
• Flower colourCream
• Flowering timeFebruary to June
• FlowersAxillary spikes of 2-9 tiny tubular flowers. Male and female flowers on separate plants, male flower longer, to 4 mm. Edible pale yellow fruit.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist well drained sandy and rocky soils to montane levels in heathy woodlands. Full sun to semi shade.
• Garden usePrickly shrub for well drained positions, useful to regulate traffic. Establishes under existing trees.
• Commercially availableNo information available
• Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
• Aboriginal Use Food - fruit

Photo Gallery

Photographer/s: 1 Peter Kinchington ©; 2 Russell Best, NatureShare ©; 3 Chris Lindorff, NatureShare ©

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