Millaa Millaa is a native bush tucker plant that produces attractive, elongated red berries with distinct golden speckled skin, similar in appearance to the related Lingaro, which is also part of the Elaeagnus genus. Within 1-2 years, Millaa Millaa will produce ample harvests of berries with a pleasant combination of sweet and tart flavours when fully ripe, while being slightly astringent when underripe. The berries are extremely high in the antioxidant lycopene, which gives them a vibrant red colour. This pleasant tartness and vibrant red colour make the berries perfect for jams and jellies. The fruits can also be used in savoury sauces, fruit pies, and teas. The native range of Millaa Millaa in Australia extends from the ultratropical Cape York to subtropical South East Queensland, with plants also found throughout the islands of Malesia. As its natural range includes South East Queensland, the Millaa Millaa can tolerate occasional light frosts once mature. However, it is primarily a tropical plant, thriving in the moisture and heat of the tropics and producing bountiful harvests with ample water, although plants are notably drought-hardy once established. They are not commonly found in highly fertile soils, preferring moderately fertile soils and tolerating poor and dry soils. Both partial shade and full sun are tolerated, with full sun producing the largest crops. Millaa Millaa can form either a rambling shrub suitable for hedging or a climbing vine suitable for covering trellises, fences, and archways. The leaves are bright and glossy on top, with an attractive silver sheen underneath, similar to the contrast on a Feijoa leaf. Flowering begins in spring, with perfumed, small star-shaped white flowers that attract many pollinators and beneficial insects due to their prolific blooming.
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