Bolwarra

Eupomatia laurina

Rainforest-understorey shrub or small tree from eastern Australia with fragrant, edible fruit.

Hardiness ratings

Bolwarra hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–10 −6.7 °C to 4.4 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H3 −5 °C to 1 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 3–7 −5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Shade-loving understorey plant for moist, sheltered positions
  • Soft, fragrant fruit is eaten when fully ripe
  • Distinctive flowers have no true petals and are pollinated by weevils

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Reference

Bolwarra on Wikipedia