Astroloma humifusum
CRANBERRY HEATH
Ericaceae-Styphelioideae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, SA, TAS

Other Botanical Names: Astroloma denticulatum

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Astroloma humifusum
CRANBERRY HEATH
Ericaceae-Styphelioideae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: high wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
1m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late summer to early winter

Bark & Stems: spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits oriental, cottage & bush designs

Uses: informal edging, barrier, groundcovers, border

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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