‘BOOBIALLA’ NATIVE JUNIPER BLUEBERRY TREE Myoporum insulare Seeds

Native of Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales Native juniper or blueberry tree is a flowering plant in the figwort family Scrophulariaceae

Plants can be grown as a hedge or screen, tolerating maritime exposure The plant is fire resistant

Boobialla is hardy and can adapt to many climate and soil conditions, though it does best in an easily draining, sandy soil in full sun

Produces small white flowers through Spring Summer in warmer areas of Australia, it s not unusual to experience a long flowering season , with fruit following shortly after To harvest, simply pluck berries once their colour deepens

Suitable for pots
Dimensions: Height 30 50cm, Width 1 2m
Tolerates drought, sandy soils, salt
Fruits from: Year 1 onwards
Bird attracting, attracts bees amp; insects

Prune year round as desired this will not affect flowering or fruiting of the Boobialla

Bush food: Fruit raw or cooked, apple textured with a flavour is described as somewhere between stewed apples and kiwifruit Great for jams, jellies and preserves, Juicy and sweet, The fruit is about 6mm in diameter Aromatic, juniper like qualities makes Boobialla an exciting local botanical for essential oils and gin A fantastic native plant that produces delicious apple textured berries Their flavour is described as somewhere between stewed apples and kiwifruit

Germination: Can be difficult to grow from seed may be slow to germinate may take 12 months Sow Seeds Late Summer Early Autumn, soak overnight in warm water before sowing