Brush Cherry (Syzygium australe)

Family: Myrtaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Syzygium australe is an evergreen Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. 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: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour from delicious to mediocre. — Fruit - raw or made into jellies.; Crisp and juicy, it ranges in flavour from delicious to mediocre.; The reddish-pink to red, obovoid fruit is about 15 - 25 mm long and 15 mm in diameter, with a large seed.

Habitat & North American Range

Along the coast and adjacent plateaux. (Zone 6)