EPACRIDACEAE

Stuart's Heath

Endangered 

0.4m (40cm) 

 

Papery capsule 

Small shrub, leaves very shortly stalked, blades flat, rounded, entire margin, lower surface 1-3 ribbed. 

Huon Valley 

Coastal Vegetation; Heath 

Tas. endemic. Known only from type material collected at Southport in the south. Found on top of steep seaward slope in shallow loam on dolerite. 

Exposed; Moist; Windy 

 

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained 

Seed of some species exhibits a dormancy which is reportedly overcome by storage in a dark place for 3- 6 months. If using bog method seed should be spread over surface of propagation mixture. If the medium is then kept constantly moist, germination should occur within 10-20 weeks. Suitable below powerlines. 

 

 

 

 

Difficult to grow from seed. Smoke treatment has been found to significantly improve results for species with smaller seeds. Species with woody fruits and larger seeds are not responsive. The bog method and older seed may improve results.* See gen. notes. 

 

No 

 

 

No 

Grown from tip cuttings, best taken in March and placed into individual tubes. This avoids problems in the growing on process due to the very fine root systems.