Dieman Pepper Berry

Masher

• Jan 14, 2018

• #1

After some searching I stumbled on Dieman Pepper Berry, native to Tasmannia.
 
Some interesting health properties from the berries, leaves, even the bark.
 
Anyone have info or SEEDS available?  Any info or tips on trying to grow it away from it's native climate and environment?
 
Quick search shows seeds take 6-9 mos to germinate.
 
 

 

Edmick

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• Jan 14, 2018

• #2

That might be a tough one. I only found one site selling seedlings and it was out of stock. One article mentioned some nurseries in australia selling them. Also looks like the plant is super sensitive to heat. Would be cool to grow though. Good luck.

 

Masher

• Jan 14, 2018

• #3

It's now on my bucket list....I am going to try and obtain it and see if conditions here in the PNW will grow it.
 
Just have to keep looking and get lucky I guess.
 
We do have a few Aussies on the board, maybe one of them can source seeds or rooted cuttings?
 
I read it can be cloned.
 
 

 

Edmick

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• Jan 14, 2018

• #4

Australia might be your best bet.

 

Shorerider

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• Jan 14, 2018

• #5

Let me know if I can be of any help.

 

spicefreak

• Jan 15, 2018

• #6

Coincidentally, my last review featured those. I wasn't keen on the sauce itself but I did like the pepperberry addition. I just wish it were more.
 
If it helps your search at all, they are Tasmania Lanceolata, also known as Tasmanian Mountain Pepper.