Billardiera scandens var. scandens|Common Apple-berry, Apple Dumpling
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
-
Twining climber with brown stems remaining in lower shrub level.
- Size (W x H)
-
Light twiner
- Leaves
-
Narrow elliptic soft green leaves, downy especially when new, edges wavy, 18-70mm x 3-18mm..
- Flowers
-
Single bell-shaped flowers to 25mm. Fruit is an edible, light green berry.
- Flower colour
-
Yellow-green
- Flower time
-
June to January
- Growing conditions
-
Well drained dry to moist soils, common in forests. Frost and snow tolerant. Full sun, dappled and semi shade.
- Commonly used for
-
Delightful light climber for growing under established trees. Useful for low trellis.
- Available at indigenous nursery
-
- Attracts birds
-
- Photo gallery
-
- Acknowledgement
-
Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
