Ruby Saltbush

(Enchylaena tomentosa)

Ruby Saltbush grows as a small perennial shrub, up to a

 meter in diameter. A low growing prostrate shrub almost like a groundcover.

Fruits form as sweet fleshy berries changing from bright

 green/yellow to bright red/orange.

Highly drought tolerant and has historically been sought after by Indigenous Australians,

 early settlers and livestock.

Useful as a tub specimen, shrub or coastal planting. 

An excellent bush tucker plant which grows best in full

 sunlight, partial shade and well-drained soil.

Bush tucker

The ripened fruit of E. tomentosa may be picked and eaten raw and is sweet in flavour, 

being picked by desert Indigenous Australians as a snack

 and is still frequently collected today. 

Indigenous groups have been recorded to soak the ripe red fruits in water to make a

 sweetened tea. 

 The leaves may be eaten as a vegetable after being boiled. Beautiful grey/green foliage

 and outstanding sweet berries. 

What will I receive? 

You will receive 10 fresh seeds. 

Native seeds often respond well to smoke treatment, which also acts as a natural

 fungicide. 

We have Smoked Vermiculite potting medium for sale

 in our store. (Sold separately) 

Check this great product out in the link below. Just copy and paste the link into

 your browser! 

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/334348869195

Smoke infused Vermiculite is a great potting media additive and is often

 needed for germination of native seeds. Simply sprinkle the smoked vermiculite

 media on top of your seed raising mix and then sow seeds as required. 

Simple and easy - Water in after planting!

Postage

Yes! We do combine postage on our items!

All our seeds are sent FRESH and securely packaged.

 Take a look

at our

other seed 

  listings!