Leucopogon lanceolatus
Family: Epacridaceae
What it is like
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.
Height (m): 3
Where it is found
Forests on most soil types from the coastal strip to the montane zone.
Australia - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Fruit. Succulent.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating:
Wood - hard and tough. Used for making tool handles, in cabinet making etc.
Wood: A list of the trees and shrubs that are noted for having useful wood.
How it is grown
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
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist