Gaultheria antipoda Snowberry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria antipoda
Snowberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria antipoda plant species is found in New Zealand It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Snowberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. epiphyta. G. erecta.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria antipoda
Common Name:  Snowberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Forst.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowland to montane shrubland, open and rocky places. on North South and Stewart Islands[44].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in shade or semi-shade[11, 182]. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil[11, 182]. Plants are not very hardy in Britain, they are only likely to succeed outdoors in the milder areas of the country[200]. A polymorphic species, it is very variable in leaf size and shape[11]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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