Gaultheria hispida – Copperleaf Snowberry seeds x500 (bulk)

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Bush Tucker Heavy Frost Tolerant Sub-Alpine Plant (bulk)

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Copperleaf Snowberry or Waxberry

Gaultheria hispida

(This plant is not on the Australian Noxious Weed List.)

Endemic to Tasmania where it prefers light to medium, moist soils in a protected, sunny position. It will withstand heavy frosts but dislikes drought conditions and is very common in wet forests and sub-alpine woodlands.

An evergreen shrub growing to 1 metre (39in) with a spread of 1 metre; the stem is dainty with many branches and a densely textured crown; the leaves are a deep glossy green, broad and 5cm long with toothed margins, new growth is copper coloured; the spring to summer flowers are small, white bell-shaped blooms occurring in heavy clusters; the fruit are prolific, succulent, white berries which are edible.

The berries were a food source for the Tasmanian Aboriginals.  While researching this plant, one source said ‘an attractive shrub of Tasmania’s sub-alpine to alpine regions. I cannot recommend more. Pick ’em and eat ’em when white. Score 4/5.’

Offered is a packet of approximately 500 seeds complete with propagation notes.

All my seed is posted in bubble wrap protection.

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Terms & Conditions.

Ole Lantana Seeds will not be responsible whatsoever for actions taken by the customer after receipt of the goods, this includes germination results, crop performance or loss as these are beyond the control of Ole Lantana Seeds.

International buyers are responsible for knowing their countries importation laws.

NOTE: In order to protect our existing stock from outside contamination, we do not accept returns.

Item specifics

Plant Habit: Flowering Common Name: Copperleaf Snowberry
Climate: Cold, Sub-tropical, Temperate Season of Interest: Spring
Sunlight: Full Sun Watering: Medium
Genus: Gaultheria Type: Shrub
Foliage: Evergreen Soil pH: Neutral
Species: hispida Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat
Plant Hardiness Zone (°C): 2 (-10 to -5 °C)
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