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(Austromyrtus dulcis)
Midgen Berry (Austromyrtus dulcis)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Austromyrtus dulcis, commonly known as Midgen Berry, is an evergreen shrub native to the coastal rainforests and moist eucalypt forests of Eastern Australia. It typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters (3 ft 3 in to 6 ft 7 in) with a spreading habit, making it suitable for use as a dense ground cover or low hedge. The plant features glossy green leaves and bears small, white, star-shaped flowers that are subtly fragrant and bloom in spring, summer, and fall. The flowers are followed by edible, purple-spotted white berries that ripen in summer and autumn, which are a notable feature for wildlife and human consumption.
Midgen Berry is valued for its ornamental berries, low maintenance requirements, and its use as a bush food. It is often utilized in native gardens, as a border planting, or in containers. This shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil types. Regular watering is important, especially in dry periods, but once established, it can withstand short periods of drought. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from myrtle rust, a fungal disease that affects plants in the Myrtaceae family.CC BY-SA 4.0
Midgen Berry is valued for its ornamental berries, low maintenance requirements, and its use as a bush food. It is often utilized in native gardens, as a border planting, or in containers. This shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil types. Regular watering is important, especially in dry periods, but once established, it can withstand short periods of drought. While generally pest-free, it can occasionally suffer from myrtle rust, a fungal disease that affects plants in the Myrtaceae family.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 1.5-3 feet
- Width: 1.5-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Coastal rainforests and moist eucalypt forests of Eastern Australia
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Austromyrtus dulcis, Myrtus dulcis, Myrtus tenuifolia var. latifolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Austromyrtus dulcis (C.T.White) L.S.Sm.