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Myrtaceae
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
Also known as Pilidiostigma cuneatum, Rhodomyrtus beckleri, Myrtus cymiflora, Myrtus beckleri
Tropical Plants · Edibles & Herbs · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Australian Native · Myrtaceae · Edible Berries · Tropical Shrub · Part Shade · Subtropical · Rare Shrub · Wildlife Garden · Rainforest Plant
Rose myrtle prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and consistent moisture — avoid letting the roots dry out completely. Plant in well-draining, slightly acidic soil and protect from frost, as this Australian native is frost-tender. The small edible berries attract birds and pollinators, making it a rewarding garden shrub in tropical and subtropical climates.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is evenly moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 72 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Fruit
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- New South Wales, Queensland
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds, Butterflies
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