Austromyrtus dulcis (C.T.White) L.S.Sm.

A ground cover plant. It forms mounds. It grows 30-60 cm high and spreads 1-2 m wide. The young shoots are reddish. The leaves are 1-3 cm long by 0.5 cm wide. They are oval or sword shaped. The leaves are bronze coloured. The flowers are 1 cm across. The flowers are white and occur singly but in fluffy masses. The fruit is a berry. It is about 1 cm across. The fruit are brownish-white with black dots. The fruit are edible.

A tropical and subtropical plant. It can grow from tropical to temperate climates and in semiarid regions. It can tolerate light frosts. It needs moist well drained soil or dry soil. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Geelong Botanical Gardens. Coffs Harbour Botanical Gardens.

The fruit are used for jam, desserts, pies, ice cream, and yoghurts. They can also be eaten raw

Plants can be grown from cuttings or seed. Fresh seed germinate in 21-28 days. Stored seed take longer to germinate and probably should be soaked before planting. It should be pruned regularly.