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Kunzea pomifera
Muntries
Notes

Uses: Recommended for exposed coastal locations. Self layers and is excellent for embankments and sand stabilization. Responds well to pruning.
Fragrant. Attracts nectar eating birds and insects.
Cultural use: Edible fruits were used as an indigenous food source. Now being produced as a bush food known as 'Muntries'

  • Height 0.1-0.3m
  • Spread 2-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Kunzea pomifera
  • Common Name Muntries
  • Origin SA, Vic
  • Habit Creeping, Prostrate
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coast, Coastal cliffs, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Loam, Sand
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Lime, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental, Bush food
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Groundcover