purple apple berry

Also known as: blueberry; long-flowered apple berry; oval-flowered apple berry

A twining evergreen perennial to 2m, with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and solitary, bell-shaped, yellow-green or purple-tinged flowers 3cm in length, followed by vivid violet berries 2.5cm in length

Scientific classification

Species: purple apple berry (Billardiera longiflora)
Genus: Billardiera
Family: Pittosporaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of purple apple berry

Distribution map

Tasmania, Southeastern Australia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of purple apple berry

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purple apple berry care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. Prune after flowering has finished.

Propagation

Propagate by seed as soon as ripe at 13 to 15°C in autumn. Layering in spring or strike softwood cuttings in early summer with bottom heat or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Growing

Under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less compost, in full light with shade from hot sun. During growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Maintain low to moderate humidity. Can be grown outdoors in frost-free areas in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Apply a dry winter mulch. Provide support for climbing stems

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