Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Acrothamnus

Species:

Acrothamnus spathaceus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting shrub found in fire-prone heathland communities; tolerates periodic burning and regenerates from lignotubers.