Prostrata

CultivarKunzea pomifera 'Prostrata'

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Kunzea pomifera (the species)
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub

from Kunzea pomifera · “Kunzea pomifera, commonly known as Emu Apple or Native Peach, is a compact evergreen shrub” — How to Grow Kunzea Pomifera — LizPlants

Days to maturity180–365 days

from Kunzea pomifera · “Days to maturity: 180-365 days (fruiting varies by climate and cultivation conditions)” — How to Grow Kunzea Pomifera — LizPlants

LightFull sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial shade

from Kunzea pomifera · “Sun: Full sun, 6-8 hours daily; tolerates partial shade” — How to Grow Kunzea Pomifera — LizPlants

Watermoderate moisture during active growth, 1-1.5 inches per week

from Kunzea pomifera · “Water regularly during the growing season (spring through early fall), aiming for 1-1.5 inches per week” — How to Grow Kunzea: Complete Australian Shrub Planting, Care & Fruit Harvest Guide

Hardiness zones9b-11, tolerates warm temperate to subtropical climates

from Kunzea pomifera · “Thrives in zones 9b-11, tolerates warm temperate to subtropical climates” — How to Grow Kunzea Pomifera — LizPlants

Spacing36 in

from Kunzea pomifera · “Spacing: 36 inches” — How to Grow Kunzea Pomifera — LizPlants

Height12–24 in

from Kunzea pomifera · “Kunzea pomifera is a prostrate shrub that typically reaches 1–2 feet in height” — How to Grow Kunzea: Complete Australian Shrub Planting, Care & Fruit Harvest Guide

Propagationseed, cuttings

from Kunzea pomifera · “Obtain nursery-grown specimens or propagate from cuttings of established plants” — How to Grow Kunzea: Complete Australian Shrub Planting, Care & Fruit Harvest Guide

Edible partsjam-making and culinary experimentation

from Kunzea pomifera · “This hardy, prostrate shrub thrives in cool to temperate conditions and rewards minimal maintenance with abundant small fruits perfect for jam-making and culinary experimentation” — How to Grow Kunzea: Complete Australian Shrub Planting, Care & Fruit Harvest Guide

Pestsscale insects, spider mites, whitefly, fruit flies

from Kunzea pomifera · “Common Pests: Scale insects (Hemiptera: Coccoidea), Spider mites (Tetranychus species), Whitefly (Aleyrodidae family), Fruit flies (Drosophilidae family)” — How to Grow Kunzea Pomifera — LizPlants

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