Billardiera cymosa Sweet appleberry (Pittosporaceae) Evergreen climber

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Billardiera cymosa
Sweet appleberry
Evergreen climber
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The Billardiera cymosa plant species is found in Australia - South Australia, Victoria. It is a member of the Pittosporaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet appleberry.

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Latin Name:  Billardiera cymosa
Common Name:  Sweet appleberry
Family:  Pittosporaceae
Author:  F.Muell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodlands, mallees and coastal heaths[193], on sandy soils[154].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a warm greenhouse as soon as it is ripe. Only just cover the seed. Sow stored seed in early spring in a warm greenhouse. The germination of fresh seed is usually prolific, but stored seed can take a year to germinate[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 10 - 12cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Fair percentage. Layering.

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