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Leucopogon lanceolatus

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Leucopogon genus in the family Epacridaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Foliage
evergreen
Woodiness
woody
Height
3 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Fruit[2]. Succulent[3].

Plant part
Fruit

Material uses

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Wood - hard and tough. Used for making tool handles, in cabinet making etc[3].

Product or use
Wood

Environment

Range
Australia - Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania
Habitat
Forests on most soil types from the coastal strip to the montane zone[3][5].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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Requires a well-drained humus-rich soil and a cool root run[4]. Plants prefer some shade in Australian gardens[4], though are likely to require full sun in Britain[K]. This species tolerates temperatures down to about -7°c in Australian gardens[4], though this cannot be applied directly to British gardens because of the cooler summers, that can often fail to fully ripen new growth, and the longer, colder and wetter winters[K]. This plant generally requires cold greenhouse treatment in Britain[1]. 193

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Cribb. A. B. and J. W. Wild Food in Australia. Fontana 1976-00-00 ISBN 0-00-634436-4

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  3. Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.

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  4. Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) 1988-00-00 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0

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  5. Carolin. R. & Tindale. M. Flora of the Sydney Region Reed. Australia. 1993-00-00 ISBN 0730104001

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