Sweet Appleberry

Billardiera cymosa

Physical Characteristics

Billardiera cymosa is an evergreen Climber. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - South Australia, Victoria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; South Wall. By. West Wall. By.

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[144]. A delightful aniseed flavour[193]. The fruit is up to 1.5cm long[193].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known