that are good for skin nourishment. CultivationKunzea pomifera'' was grown in England in 1889. It was one of the first species of Australian plant introduced into cultivation in England. Trellising While muntries are a groundcover in the wild, commercial growers have successfully managed to trellis the plants. Trellised muntries allow easier access for harvesting and management. It also allows a more efficient use of orchard space. Muntrie plants can be trained quite easily through weaving the growing plant through and along trellis wires, using plant ties to secure them. Soil requirements Muntries seem to prefer well drained soil of a moderately acid to strongly alkaline pH (6.0 - 8.0). Water requirements Natural rainfall levels of wild populations range from . For cultivation it is suggested that waterlogging and extremely dry soils should both be avoided. Moderate restriction of water in the early spring may be beneficial in stimulating flowering and reducing competitive vegetative growth. Anecdotal evidence suggests that overwatering muntries may result in a dilution of flavour in the muntrie berries. References pomifera Flora of Victoria (Australia) Flora of South Australia Bushfood Crops originating from Australia Myrtales of Australia Plants described in 1855 Taxa named by Ferdinand von Mueller