Tree Violet (Melicytus dentatus) seeds

TREE VIOLET
Common Name: Tree Violet
Scientific Name: Melicytus dentatus

Quick Facts

• Growth Habit: Fast-growing shrub with spiny branchlets
• Height: Up to 4 meters
• Flowering Time: Spring
• Preferred Conditions: Sunny or lightly shaded position in moist soil
• Foliage: Low flammability, resprouts after wildfires
• Flowers: Pale cream, bell-shaped, fragrant, attract nectar-feeding birds and butterflies
• Fruit: Pale grey-mauve berries

Why Grow Tree Violet?

• Bush Tucker Delight: Tasty purple berries loved by lizards, Rosellas, and Currawongs.
• Resilient Nature: Highly resistant to disease and thrives in diverse climates.
• Wildlife Magnet: Flowers attract nectar feeders, and berries provide food for fruit eaters.
• Fire Adaptation: Low flammability foliage with the ability to resprout after wildfires.
• Versatility: Ideal for hedges or as a security screen with its spiny branches.

Bush Tucker Note

• Edible Fruit: Sweet, purple berries are a delightful treat for humans and wildlife alike.

How to Grow

Planting Tips:

• Soil Requirements: Moist soil, but adaptable to various conditions.
• Position: Prefers sunny or lightly shaded spots.

Care Instructions:

• Watering: Regular watering during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once mature.
• Pruning: Maintain as a hedge or screen with regular trimming.

Germination:

• Seed Preparation: Soak seeds for 12–24 hours to break dormancy.
• Sowing: Sow seeds in a shaded, open area.
• Timing: Germination takes 3–5 months.

Uses in Your Garden

• Hedge or Screen: Effective as an attractive and secure hedge.
• Wildlife Habitat: Supports birds, butterflies, and lizards with its flowers and fruit.
• Bush Tucker Garden: Adds a unique edible element to your landscape.

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Enhance your garden with the resilient and versatile Tree Violet. With its fragrant flowers, edible berries, and adaptability, Melicytus dentatus is a must-have for bush tucker enthusiasts and native plant lovers alike.