Guabiyu (photo courtesy Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery - daleysfruit.com.au
Guabiyu
Myrcianthes pungens
Tamaricaceae family
Pungens refers to the pointed ends of the leaves.
Not to be confused with Myrcia and Myrciaria of family Myrtaceae, or Myrica (Myricaceae).
Native to Eurasia.
Tree maintenance
Myrcianthes pungens
Tamaricaceae family
Pungens refers to the pointed ends of the leaves.
Not to be confused with Myrcia and Myrciaria of family Myrtaceae, or Myrica (Myricaceae).
Native to Eurasia.
Tree maintenance
- Slow growing. Prefers full sun or part shade.
- Prefers acidity but does very well in high pH soil.
- Provide regular watering and fertilisation.
Guabiyu at LCG September 2022 (photo credit: Graham Bond)
