Lophomyrtus bullata
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Basic Information
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: lophomyrtus
Plant ID (slug): lophomyrtus-bullata
Numeric ID: 21693
USDA Hardiness: 8-11
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Lophomyrtus bullata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft) by 3 m (9ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[177]. They taste very much like a guava when they are fully ripe[173]. The fruit is a many-seeded berry about 10mm in diameter[200].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Lophomyrtus bullata