Leucopogon montanus
Family: Epacridaceae
What it is like
Leucopogon montanus is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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): 0.6
Where it is found
Alpine zone, usually over 1500 metres.
Australia - New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 1
Fruit.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating:
How it is grown
Not known
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist