Gaultheria hispida ‘Snow Berry’ Tas species
$4.50
Origin: Tasmanian provenance
Spreading shrub 1.0 to 2.0 metres. Young growth red. Flowers spring/summer. Showy snow-white berries.
Feature Codes: EFGHJNPQX
Seeds per gram: 4000+
Description
| Origin |
Tas endemic |
| Form: |
Erect spreading shrub |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
0.8-1.5m |
| Width (typical): |
1.0-1.5m |
| Growth rate: |
Medium |
| Uses: |
Specimen, fernery, shrubbery |
| Soil type: |
Any reasonably moist soil |
| Position: |
Part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Extremely frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Needs a cool moist area |
| Wind firmness: |
Moderately wind firm |
| Windbreak position: |
N/A |
| Flowering time: |
Spring & summer with autumn berries |
| Pruning: |
As required can be clipped as a hedge |
| Features: |
Bird attracting (honey eaters & parrots) |
|
Vibrant red young growth. |
