Muntries
Kunzea pomifera is a hardy groundcover ideal for gardens, landscaping, stabilising sandy soils, embankments and cascading down retaining walls.
- A groundcover to 30cm x 2-3m with neat deep green foliage.
- 2cm flower heads of white fluffy flowers in late spring to early summer followed by purplish red edible fruit.
- Sunny position in free draining soils.
- Tolerant of moderate frost, extended dry periods, alkaline soils and coastal conditions.
- Low maintenance plant with a tidy dense habit.
- Responds well to trimming.
- Plants are pollinated by insects and will flower and fruit better in harsher conditions.
- Edible spicy apple tasting berries.
Muntries can be used for:
- Salads, jams, pies, sauces and meat dishes or eaten raw.