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FAMILY : Proteaceae GENUS: Telopea SPECIES: Truncata
HEIGHT: 2-3M WIDTH:2M  

DESCRIPTION: Tasmanian waratah, slow growing shrub to small tree

PROPAGATION: Cuttings, fresh seed
CULTIVATION: Cool, moist, well drained spot in the garden
FROST HARDY: Yes
SUITABLE FOR (e.g. rockeries, tubs etc.): Yes
NATURAL DISTRIBUTION: Wet sclerophyll forest and alpine scrubland
FLOWERING PERIOD: November to December

PHOTO SUPPLIED BY: Rosemary Verbeeten