Overview
Dracophyllum muscoides is a plant with a shrub, small tree habit in the genus Dracophyllum, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dracophyllum muscoides 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 muscoides, commonly known as cushion inaka, is a small cushion plant in the family Ericaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand and is found only in the South Island in sub-alpine regions.
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 muscoides 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 muscoides
- Propagation
- Seed, cuttings
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dracophyllum muscoides?
Dracophyllum muscoides prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Dracophyllum muscoides need?
Dracophyllum muscoides grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Dracophyllum muscoides hardy in the UK?
Dracophyllum muscoides 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 muscoides?
Seed, cuttings.
More in the Dracophyllum genus
- Dracophyllum
- Dracophyllum filifolium
- Dracophyllum longifolium
- Dracophyllum milliganii
- Dracophyllum minimum
- Dracophyllum pronum
- Dracophyllum prostratum
- Dracophyllum secundum
