Compact coastal-heath shrub from eastern Australia with sweet, speckled white-and-purple berries.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–10 | −6.7 °C to 4.4 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–6 | −5 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Popular bush food — sweet, aromatic berries eaten fresh
- Hardy and tolerant of coastal exposure and light frost; good for low hedging and containers
- Selected forms such as 'Blush' and 'Copper Tops' are grown for coloured new growth
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