Pilidiostigma glabrum narrow leaf form, Ferndale Park, Chatswood, Sydney Australia. Identified by Luis Weber (rainforest botanist) and Peter G. Wilson, (myrtle scientist)

(1/1) Pilidiostigma glabrum narrow leaf form, Ferndale Park, Chatswood, Sydney Australia. Identified by Luis Weber (rainforest botanist) and Peter G. Wilson, (myrtle scientist) By Peter Woodard [CC BY-SA 4.0] (Photo Credits)

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Plum Myrtle

Pilidiostigma glabrum
Small shrubs native to the rainforests of East Australia. This can be a common pioneer plant when creating your own rainforest. Flowers are white or pale pink and about 5-8mm long and flower in Spring and Summer. The oblong fruit forms from Summer into Au... Read More

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Specifications of Plum Myrtle

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost

Plant Width 2-4m

Growth Rate Medium

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