Overview
Dracophyllum minimum is a plant with a shrub, small tree habit in the genus Dracophyllum, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracophyllum minimum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant, rock garden and coastal planting.
About
Dracophyllum minimum is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Ericaceae family. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist and acidic. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for use as a specimen plant, in rock gardens, or for coastal planting. Interest in this plant is particularly notable during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved through seed or cuttings.
About the genus
Dracophyllum is a genus of plants belonging to the family Ericaceae, formerly Epacridaceae. There are 61 species in the genus, mostly shrubs, but also cushion plants and trees, found in New Zealand, Australia, Lord Howe Island and New Caledonia. Although dicotyledonous, they resemble primitive monocots with their slender leaves concentrated in clumps at the ends of the branches; they are sometimes called grass-trees.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dracophyllum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Dracophyllum minimum size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Shrub, small tree
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, rock garden, coastal planting
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dracophyllum minimum
- Propagation
- Seed, cuttings
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracophyllum minimum?
Dracophyllum minimum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracophyllum minimum need?
Dracophyllum minimum grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Dracophyllum minimum hardy in the UK?
Dracophyllum minimum has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Dracophyllum minimum?
Seed, cuttings.
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