Leptecophylla parvifolia, commonly known as mountain pinkberry, is a small to medium evergreen shrub native to the alpine and subalpine heathlands and moorlands of Tasmania. It often grows as an erect, compact, rounded shrub, typically wider than tall, with dimensions ranging from 20-60 inches in height and similar or greater in width. In its native habitat, mountain pinkberry is adapted to cool, moist conditions and acidic, well-drained soils, often forming a dominant shrub layer in the understory of open eucalypt woodlands and rainforests above 1,600 feet.

The plant is characterized by its dark green, alternately arranged, small, and pungent leaves. From late winter to early summer (September to January), it produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are subtly showy, followed by edible pink to red berries that are attractive to birds and other wildlife. Mountain pinkberry is valued for its hardiness and low maintenance, making it suitable for use in rock gardens, as a ground cover, or in mass plantings for erosion control. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires minimal watering once established. While generally disease-resistant, it can be susceptible to root rot if planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0