Cranberry Heath

Astroloma humifusum

Physical Characteristics

Astroloma humifusum is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Distribution

Australia - Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. A sweet viscid pulp[46, 144, 154, 157, 177]. The taste is somewhat like apples[193]. The fruit is a drupe about 7 - 11mm wide[193, 200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known