Wittsteinia vacciniacea Baw-baw berry (Epacridaceae)

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Wittsteinia vacciniacea
Baw-baw berry
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The Wittsteinia vacciniacea plant species is found in Australia - Victoria. It is a member of the Epacridaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Baw-baw berry.

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Latin Name:  Wittsteinia vacciniacea
Common Name:  Baw-baw berry
Family:  Epacridaceae
Author:  F.Muell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Found in the sub-alpine zone at altitudes between 900 - 1500 metres[154].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it can be grown outdoors in Britain. One report says that it requires greenhouse protection in this country[1]. However, plants tolerate temperatures down to at least -7°c in Australian gardens[157], though this cannot be translated directly to British gardens due to our cooler summers and colder wetter and longer winters. It would certainly be worthwhile trying it outdoors in the milder areas of the country[K]. It is likely to require a sunny sheltered position.

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