'MORR' PRICKLY CURRANT BUSH (Coprosma quadrifida) 'Bush Tucker Plant Seeds'

Abundant fruits late summer to autumn.
Location : mountain gullies and slopes in shade, widespread from sea level to around 800m.

Shrub to 3m high

Shiny red fruits 7mm long 5mm across, sweet and juicy with one or two seeds. Prefers a protected moist position. Semi shade, best planted in a group, frost hardy.

Abundant fruits late summer to autumn. Location : mountain gullies and slopes in shade, widespread from sea level to around 800m. Shrub to 3m high

Shiny red fruits 7mm long 5mm across, sweet and juicy with one or two seeds.

Prefers a protected moist position. Semi shade, best planted in a group, frost hardy. Growth rate- slow to moderate. Drought sensitive. Tolerates salt. Flowering: greenish, summer, inconspicuous.  Ideal for suburban and native gardens, a dense, hardy shrub that can tolerate a variety of soil conditions and climates.

Bush food: The berries can be eaten raw or used for jam, jellies, and smoothies, adding a unique flavour to your cooking.

Germination: can take 5+ months for untreated seed. Stratification for 2-4 weeks reduces germination time.