Leptecophylla oxycedrus, commonly referred to as coastal pinkberry[1][2] or crimson berry,[3][4][5] is a medium shrub to large tree[6] native to Tasmania and southern Victoria.

[7] It is part of the family Ericaceae and has narrow, pointed leaves, white flowers and pale pink fruits.

It was previously classified as a subspecies of Leptecophylla juniperina[8] but has since been raised to the specific level in 2017.

[7] The species was originally described in 1805 by Jacques Labillardière in Novae Hollandiae plantarum specimen[9] which was published after his voyage through Oceania.

[4] The fruit in this plant takes form as small spherical berries approximately 8–9 mm (0.31–0.35 in) in diameter and are pale to deep pink.

[7] It can be found in southern Victoria, the islands in the Bass Strait and in the coastal lowland areas of Tasmania.

[7] In Victoria, L. oxycedrus is restricted to coastal granite communities at Wilsons Promontory, Corner Inlet and Cape Woolamai.

[2] The correct classification has been heavily debated since its original description in 1805 by Labillardiere in his publication Novae Hollandiae plantarum specimen.

It also differs in its leaf appearance, with L. juniperina having more linear leaves with longer pungent tips, and the major veins branch towards the lead apex more than L.

[7] L. parvifolia, or pink mountain berry, also has a different distribution to L. oxycedrus, as it typically occurs in subalpine areas at elevations of 500-600m but can be found up to 1200m.