Gaultheria depressa Mountain snowberry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Gaultheria depressa
Mountain snowberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Gaultheria depressa plant species is found in Australia - Tasmania, to New Zealand. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain snowberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. antipoda depressa.

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Latin Name:  Gaultheria depressa
Common Name:  Mountain snowberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Hook.f.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Montane to alpine zone in open places in grassland, herbfield and boggy land up to 1800 metres, in North South and Stewart Islands from 39° southwards[11, 44].

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]. Plants are not very hardy in Britain[200] and tend to be short-lived in cultivation[11]. The plant can make a good nesting place for mice, these mice then eat the bark of the stems in winter causing die-back. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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