Botanical Name Kunzea Pomifera

Family Name Myrtaceae

Common Name Muntries

It prefers light-medium, well-drained soils in an open, sunny position and is drought and frost resistant. It is found along the southern coast of Australia

An Evergreen shrub

Height 0.3m

Spread 2m

Stem Is prostrate, slender, branching, mat forming, and rooting at nodes.

Leaves Are glossy green, stiff smooth, and 0.5cm long

Flowers White and leathery, occurring in dense terminal heads appearing in spring

Fruit are purple edible berries

Propagation Is by cutting or seed.

Aboriginal uses: Muntries have a taste and texture like dried apples. Berries can be eaten fresh. It is also known as Emu apples or native cranberries