Scientific Name: Acrothamnus montanus

Common Name: snow beardheath

Family Classification (Clade): Eudicots

Family: Ericaceae

Form Description: Much-branched, upright shrub. Leaves upper surface green, lower, bluish-green.

Flowers: White, 3-6 together near ends of branches and in upper leaf axils. Inside of flower hairless.

Fruit: Drupe – white or red and fleshy.

Municipality
No data available for this species
Plant Communities
Alpine and Sub-alpine VegetationGrasslandHeath
Habitat Notes

In heaths and grassland at moderate altitudes in the central and eastern mountains.

Site Tolerance

Exposed, Moist, Windy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

General Notes

Not easily maintained. It is suggested that most species require a well-drained, well-composted soil with cool root run provided by large flat stones or a thick mulch. Some shade is also considered beneficial. This formula is not the total answer.

Propagation Calendar

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  • Sowing Month
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  • Cutting Month
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Propagation Method
Cuttings

Seed Information

Seed Treatment Method

Storage Stratification at 3-5°C for up to 3 months may improve results. Place seed in a damp medium, lightly covered. Put moist seeds in a plastic bag and store in the fridge.

Seed Treatment Notes

Storage of seed in a dark place for 3-6 months may promote germination. Sow in media inoculated with soil from around parent plant. Keep trays in partial shade. Stratification may reduce germination time. Bird-ingested seed has provided some good results.

Germination Time

3-18 months

Cutting & Division Information

Usually grown from cuttings of barely firm young growth. The percentage strike is generally low and the roots that are formed are very fine and easily damaged in repotting operations. Also, they are not easily maintained. It is suggested that most species require a well-drained, well-composted soil with cool root run provided by large flat stones or a thick mulch. Some shade is also considered beneficial. This formula is not the total answer.