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Bidwill's Iron Myrtle

Austromyrtus bidwillii, Myrtaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cinnamon MyrtleBackhousia myrtifolia
Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent
Three Kings Cabbage TreeCordyline obtecta
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Dwarf Cabbage TreeCordyline pumilio
Nurse PlantPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Native GlycineAustrodolichos errabundus

Dense shrub growth can suppress climbing/trailing legumes through resource competition

Uses

Functions

Rainforest Food ProductionErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Aboriginal Antiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Bidwill's Iron Myrtle grow in?

Bidwill's Iron Myrtle grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Bidwill's Iron Myrtle?

Good companions for Bidwill's Iron Myrtle include Cinnamon Myrtle, Three Kings Cabbage Tree, Dwarf Cabbage Tree.

Design guilds with Bidwill's Iron Myrtle and see companion relationships visually.

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