Microcachrys tetragona ‘Strawberry Pine’ Nursery Tas Endemic
$7.50
Origin: Tasmanian endemic species.
Prostrate ground covering conifer. Evergreen Slow growing. Use for tubs, rockeries, ferneries and specimen planting. Ripe female cones resembling tiny strawberries. Frost and snow hardy. Most soils. Full sun to part shade. Not drought tolerant.
Features: Tasmanian bush tucker – edible ripe red berries.
Feature Codes: IfNQX
Seeds per gram: 10
Description
| Origin |
Tas endemic |
| Form: |
Prostrate ground cover |
| Type: |
Evergreen |
| Height (typical): |
20cm |
| Width (typical): |
1.0 – 2.0m (+) |
| Growth rate: |
Slow |
| Uses: |
Rockeries, large pots, banks. |
| Soil type: |
Well drained rich soils |
| Position: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Frost hardiness: |
Very frost hardy |
| Drought tolerance: |
Requires summer water |
| Flowering time: |
Fruiting summer to autumn. No flowers |
| Pruning: |
Not required but can cut back if needed. |
| Features: |
Very good weed suppressant. |
|
Great between rocks in rockeries. |
| Edibles: |
Red fruit in autumn – edible |
