Muntries

Kunzea pomifera

Family: Myrtaceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: Not researchedPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Human edibility

Not researched

Edible parts

Not yet checked.

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

Not yet checked.

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

Not yet checked.

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

No pet-toxicity source was found for Kunzea pomifera. That is not a finding that it is safe for pets.

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Plants that share its name. To tell them apart: 'Muntries' is the only common name found for this plant. No look-alike with a more dangerous plant was found..

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Not checked yet
Water needs: No source found yet for muntries specifically.
Mature size: Ground-hugging shrub extending over several meters (Green Adelaide guide); height not stated.

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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