Midyim Berry
AU$22.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$2.00
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Product Details
Midyim Berry (Austromyrtus dulcis)
Common Name
- Midyim berry
- Also known as midgen berry or silky myrtle
Taste Description
- Mild, sweet, and refreshing
- Often compared to blueberry with a hint of spice
- Subtle eucalyptus and nutmeg-like aroma
- Not overly tart, making it pleasant to eat fresh
Features (Point by Point)
- Small, round berries (white to pale purple with dark speckles)
- Low-growing, dense native shrub (30 cm – 1 m tall)
- Soft, grey-green leaves with silky hairs
- Produces berries mainly spring to early autumn
- Attractive groundcover for native gardens
- Edible fruit traditionally used by Indigenous Australians
Interesting Facts
- A traditional Australian bush tucker food eaten by Aboriginal people for thousands of years
- One of the few native berries that taste sweet when raw
- The plant is very ornamental and often used in landscaping
- Birds love the fruit, helping with natural seed dispersal
- Name “Midyim” comes from an Aboriginal language of southeast Queensland
Health Benefits
- Rich in antioxidants
- Contains vitamin C for immune support
- Good source of dietary fibre
- Low in calories and naturally sugar-balanced
- Supports gut health and overall wellbeing
Growing Conditions – Perth (Keyword Focus)
- Climate: Well-suited to Perth’s Mediterranean climate
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil (ideal for Perth soils)
- Water: Drought-tolerant once established; occasional deep watering
- Maintenance: Low-maintenance, light pruning encourages growth
- Frost: Mild frost tolerant
- Coastal Gardens: Performs well in Perth coastal conditions
Midyim Berry
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