They grow on mostly poor soils, which do not support conventional agriculture.

The tree grows on rocky soils and blooms once or twice per year.

A. mearnsii does not grow well on very dry and poor soils.

In much of the range it is strictly coastal, growing on sandy soils.

They grow naturally on soils with a pH of 5 to 8.5.

Often growing at high altitude in wet areas, on fertile soils.

It is found growing on deep sandy soils, often in open forest or heathlands.

It is noted for growing on very poor dry soils and having large flower heads.

They often grow on deep soils and can be found on many landscapes within their range.

They often grow on infertile soils in a wide range of moisture conditions.