Leucopogon lanceolatus - (Sm.)R.Br.
(Sm.)R.Br.
gbif· cc-by-nc
nathanrea
gbif· cc-by-nc
nathanrea
gbif· cc-by-nc
nathanrea
Description
Leucopogon lanceolatus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Edible Uses
Fruit. Succulent.
Distribution
Australia - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania
Where It Grows
Coming Soon
Cultivation
Requires a well-drained humus-rich soil and a cool root run. Plants prefer some shade in Australian gardens, though are likely to require full sun in Britain. This species tolerates temperatures down to about -7°c in Australian gardens, though this cannot be applied directly to British gardens because of the cooler summers, that can often fail to fully ripen new growth, and the longer, colder and wetter winters. This plant generally requires cold greenhouse treatment in Britain. 193
Propagation
Seed -
Other Uses
Wood. Wood - hard and tough. Used for making tool handles, in cabinet making etc.
