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Australian nativeedibleshade
Tasmannia lanceolata
Mountain Pepperbush
Tasmannia · Winteraceae
Glossy aromatic leaves and dark peppery berries make this a handsome bushfood shrub. It prefers cool, protected positions and consistent moisture.
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Classification
Genus
Tasmannia
Family
Winteraceae
Common name
Mountain Pepperbush
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Tasmannia lanceolata belongs to the Tasmannia genus within the Winteraceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Part shade
Soil
Moist, acidic soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
2–5 m H × 2–3 m W
Landscape use
edible shrub
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Tasmannia lanceolata taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service