Trochocarpa clarkei 0
Author: (Ferdinand von Müller (1825-1896)) Ferdinand von Müller (1825-1896)Family: Ericaceae Subfamily: Epacridoideae Tribe: Styphelieae
Genus: Trochocarpa
English name: Lilac Berry
Zone: Australia
References for the genus
- Evolutionary divergence of leaf width and its correlates, Tozer, Wade C and Rice, Barbara and Westoby, Mark. American Journal of Botany 2015 Vol. 102(3) pag. 367-378. Address
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 2,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 1,6ft x 2,6ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from May until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Trees; forestry plate, forestry pot 3L, container 6L, container 55L, container 110L, container 240L
Propagation is done by cuttings
Experiences in the garden
11-06-19A Obtaining 6 plants from nursery Arven (Cultivated from unknown origin)
13-03-20 2x Dead plant: No information.
07-05-25 4x Dead plant because of watering problem: Terras1d C6.