Muelleri Kunzea (Kunzea muelleri)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Kunzea muelleri is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.9 m (3ft). It is frost tender. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

A tea substitute. — A tea substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Heaths, especially in wet areas near bogs, at elevations up to the alpine zone. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)