Gaultheria appressa Wax berry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria appressa
Wax berry
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria appressa plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Victoria. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Wax berry.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria appressa
Common Name:  Wax berry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  A.W.Hill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Wet eucalyptus forests, especially in sub-alpine regions[144], and alpine gullies in New South Wales and Victoria[157].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a moist but not boggy humus rich soil in sun or semi-shade[11]. A peat and moisture loving species, it requires a lime-free soil[11]. This species is of unknown cold-tolerance in Britain, though it is hardy to -7°c in Australian gardens[157]. This cannot be translated directly to British gardens however, due to our cooler summers and longer, colder and wetter winters[K]. It should be worthwhile trying it out in a sheltered position in the milder areas of the country[K]. This species is closely related to G. hispida[11]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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