{"product_id":"sweet-appleberry-billardiera-cymosa","title":"Sweet Appleberry - Billardiera cymosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Appleberry (\u003cem\u003eBillardiera cymosa\u003c\/em\u003e) is a light, scrambling native climber that grows 1m to 3m high and 1m to 2m wide. Pale blue purple or white bell flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by small oval berries that ripen from green to purple. It is one of the few plants that grows happily under trees, using the trunks as a climbing frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in dappled shade and snuggles up to tree trunks, even under gum trees, where most plants struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloud coloured bells.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale blue purple or white bell flowers open in spring and summer, hanging lightly among the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBush tucker berries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small fruits ripen from green to purple and look like a miniature kiwi fruit, with a flavour said to be aniseed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA lightweight climber.\u003c\/strong\u003e It rambles through shrubs and over supports without smothering them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown without support, it behaves as an informal shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder established trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart around the base of trunks, where it will climb into the lower branches. Mulch well and water it through the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and native woodland gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weave it among bigger shrubs, where its habit is similar to hardenbergia, for an informal, bush style look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBush tucker plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add it to an edible native garden alongside other food plants for a small crop of unusual berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Appleberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dappled shade is best. It originates along the southern coast from Adelaide to Melbourne, so cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens suit it. It tolerates frost once established, and in the coldest regions it appreciates the shelter of trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist soil, acid or alkaline. Keep the roots cool with a generous layer of mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established, usually about 12 weeks. Reapply the mulch and, if needed, feed with a slow release native fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to encourage a dense habit and more flowers next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Sweet Appleberry as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small plant with thin stems that need something to climb, so plant it beside a trunk, trellis or shrub. Plant soon after delivery and mulch well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower raises the tube stock and does not always have plants ready. If the tube reads sold out, use the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/climbers\"\u003eMore climbers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardenbergia\"\u003eHardenbergia, a native climber with a similar habit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/bush-tucker-plants-for-the-home-garden\"\u003eBush tucker plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the berries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are bush tucker, small oval fruits that ripen from green to purple and are said to taste of aniseed. Taste one before you plan a harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a trellis?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. It climbs tree trunks, shrubs and fences, and without support it grows as an informal shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat light does it prefer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDappled shade and moist soil. The light under open trees is ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790217281855,"sku":"BIL-CYM-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/sweet-appleberry-billardiera-cymosa.jpg?v=1792196547","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/sweet-appleberry-billardiera-cymosa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}