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BILLARDIERA

Commonly known as Appleberry

All flower MAY-JUN

Genus of 8 species of evergreen, twining, perennial climbers from forest margins and scrubby areas of temperate to sub-tropical Australia.

The blueberry or apple berry provides a touch of the exotic with its vividly coloured fruit, quite large in comparison with the slender vine.

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Billardiera - Growing Guide

Evergreen
Linear-lance-shaped, deep green leaves 1.5-4.5cm (½-1¾in) long.
Cream
Creamy white
White
Height
2-3m (6½-10ft)
Climber
Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging

Slender, wiry-stemmed climber. Flowers are followed by oblong-ovoid berries 2cm (¾in) long
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun
Partial shade
Requires a sheltered site.

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Additional Features

	Pests & Diseases	Red spider mites under glass.
	Place of origin	Australia(New South Wales to Tasmania).

Flower Shape

Bell/Lantern

Pendent, solitary, narrowly bell-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long

Garden Location/Conditions

Australian / New Zealand

Hardiness

Frost hardy (down to -5)

Pruning group

Pruning group 6

Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.

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