Sweet Appleberry (Billardiera cymosa)

Family: Pittosporaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Billardiera cymosa is an evergreen Climber. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. A delightful aniseed flavour. The fruit is up to 1.5cm long. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A delightful aniseed flavour.; The fruit is up to 1.5cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands, mallees and coastal heaths, on sandy soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)