Add a Ruby saltbush to your bushfood garden and enjoy the little salty-sweet berries

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Ruby Saltbush

Enchylaena tomentosa
Fruit Trees > Bush foods Australia > Ruby Saltbush
A low growing perennial, drought and frost tolerant native bushfood with small succulent edible berries that range in colours of green, yellow and red. Grows in a variety of soils, preferring well drained, sandy soils.

$9.75

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We previously had the most to buy in Jan and Feb. With limited quantities for sale in other months. They are unlikely to be available in Aug and Sep.

Specifications of Ruby Saltbush

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Arid (Dry)Learn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

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

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes (Often below -2)

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Drought Hardy (Little Watering)

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage, Poor Drainage (Clay)

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Salt Tolerant
Climate Arid
Colour Fruit Skin Red
Grow Full Sun
Size Fruit 1-2cm
Size Plant Width 1-2m
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