Mount Morgan Myrtle
Decaspermum struckoilicum
Myrtaceae family
This tree only exists in the wild in two populations east of Mount Morgan in Queensland. It produces a beautiful display of white flowers followed by masses of edible dark purple/black berry-like fruit, approximately 5mm diameter.
Tree Maintenance
Pruning
Decaspermum struckoilicum
Myrtaceae family
This tree only exists in the wild in two populations east of Mount Morgan in Queensland. It produces a beautiful display of white flowers followed by masses of edible dark purple/black berry-like fruit, approximately 5mm diameter.
Tree Maintenance
Pruning
- Prune immediately after harvest to maintain a height of 2m or less.
- Spring (early): liquid seaweed, compost around drip line, sulphate of potash, poultry manure.
- Summer: worm wee (10:1)
- Autumn: liquid seaweed.
- Winter: poultry manure, rock mineral (crusher dust).
Mount Morgan Myrtle at LCG December 2024 (photo credit: Jacqui Lachmann)
