Austromyrtus dulcis – Midgenberry

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Austromyrtus dulcis - migdgin berry
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This versatile small shrub is one of the best bush tucker plants of all, featuring small but sweet-tasting berries that are borne in profusion in late summer and early autumn. It makes an attractive border, rockery or pot plant and can even be trimmed into a low growing hedge. It flowers in early summer and should be kept well-fed and mulched after that to ensure a good harvest of berries. Give it a light trim after harvest and you will be well rewarded the following season.

Family : Myrtaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Austromyrtus dulcis

Common Name : Midgenberry

Height : 1

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Mammals

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Austromyrtus dulcis – Midgenberry