Apple Berry / Apple Dumplings - Billardiera scandens (Garawang) seeds

Billardiera scandens - Apple Berry (Garawang)
A versatile and hardy native plant with edible fruits and beautiful bell-shaped flowers.

Quick Facts

• Growth Habit: Can grow as a groundcover, climber, or small shrub, depending on its environment.
• Flowers: Clusters of pink and white bell-shaped flowers throughout spring.
• Fruit: Edible fruits appear in summer, ripening from purple to yellow.
• Soil: Adapts to sandy, clay, loamy, and even saline soils; tolerates poor soil conditions.
• pH Range: Thrives in acidic, neutral, or alkaline soils.
• Climate: Tolerates light frost and grows in a range of environments.
• Lifespan: Medium (20–80 years).

Why Grow Billardiera scandens?

Apple Berry is a highly adaptable and low-maintenance native plant perfect for a variety of garden applications. Its delicate bell-shaped flowers provide nectar for birds and insects, while its edible fruits make it a favourite for bush food enthusiasts. Whether used as a climber, groundcover, or small shrub, this versatile plant adds charm and functionality to any space.

Bush Food Note

The fruits of Billardiera scandens are delicious and versatile:

• Ripened Fruit: Eaten raw, with a flavour reminiscent of kiwifruit or stewed apple.
• Green Fruit: Can be roasted for a unique and rich flavour.
• Harvesting: Fruits ripen from purple to yellow in summer, signalling readiness to eat.

How to Grow

1. Sowing Instructions:

   • Seeds can be challenging to propagate and require specific treatment to improve germination success.
   • Wash dried seeds in detergent or ferment them in water for two weeks before straining.

2. Position:

   • Plant in full sun to partial shade.
   • Suitable for a range of soil types, from sandy to clay loam.

3. Care Tips:

   • Water regularly during establishment; tolerates dry periods once mature.
   • Prune lightly to shape and control growth, especially in smaller spaces.
   • Protect young plants from frost until they are well-established.

Uses in Your Garden

• Groundcover: Provides a lush green carpet in open areas.
• Climber: Perfect for fences, trellises, or pergolas.
• Ornamental Value: Gorgeous pink and white flowers add visual interest in spring.
• Bush Food Garden: A must-have for those cultivating native edibles.
• Wildlife Habitat: Attracts bees, butterflies, and nectar-eating birds, including honeyeaters.

Germination Tips

• Timeframe: Summer-sown seeds may take up to 12 weeks to germinate, typically in autumn.
• Treatment: Use detergent washing or seed fermentation techniques to improve success rates.
• Moisture: Maintain consistent moisture in the seed-raising mix without waterlogging.
• Patience Required: Germination can be slow and irregular, but the rewards are worth the effort.

Order Now

Add the beauty and bounty of Billardiera scandens to your garden. Its fragrant flowers, edible fruits, and adaptability make it an invaluable addition to any native landscape.

Order your Apple Berry seeds today and grow a versatile piece of Australia’s natural heritage!