Austromyrtus dulcis x tenuifolia ‘Copper Tops’ – Midyim
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- Austromyrtus ‘Coppertops’
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- Austromyrtus ‘Coppertops’
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- Austromyrtus ‘Copper Tops’
‘Copper Tops’ is a hardy spreading shrub with arching branches of fine green foliage and coppery new growth. It has masses of fluffy white flowers in late spring and early summer. The edible greyish white berries that follow are tasty and are produced in autumn. A good bush tucker plant which is also decorative and easy care.
Likes a full sun to part shade spot, in moist but well drained soil. A tough plant that can withstand harsher conditions once it is established. Responds well to pruning, which will encourage more dense growth.
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Austromyrtus dulcis x tenuifolia |
| Cultivar: | Copper Tops |
| Common Name: | Midyim |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 0.5 ~ 1 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
| Flower Colour: | White, Cream |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Attractive foliage |
| Special Uses: | Edible, Decorative fruit, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies |
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