Trochocarpa clarkei

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A rare, evergreen flowering shrub endemic to sub-alpine parts of Australia growing to around 30cm in height with elliptic, glossy dark green foliage on woody stems. Dense spikes of maroon-red flowers, greenish towards the base, are produced in summer and followed by round, blue-purple berries favoured as a food source by birds and small mammals. Prefers a woodland setting

Scientific classification

Species: Trochocarpa clarkei (Trochocarpa clarkei)
Genus: Trochocarpa
Family: Ericaceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full shade · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Trochocarpa clarkei pictures

Distribution of Trochocarpa clarkei

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Trochocarpa clarkei

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Trochocarpa clarkei care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full shade · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as it is ripe in early spring and grow seedlings in a greenhouse for their first winter or propgate by cuttings in summer. Avoid disturbing the roots as these are very fine and delicate