Tucker Bush- Antidesma Wild Currant

A medium sized shrub native to north Queensland and Papua New Guinea, Tucker Bush- Antidesma Wild Currant produces ornamental displays of tasty berries growing in grape-like clusters. Tart and cranberry-like when young, maturing into a sweet dark fruit when ripe, the berries ripen unvenly along the stems meaning a long and fruitful harvest season can be enjoyed. Berries can be enjoyed raw or used in jams and jellies, sauces and syrups where their sweet and tart flavours go well with other fruits or n their own. Harvested fruit stores well in the freezer so a gradual harvest is not a problem when wanting enough fruit for processing.

Preferring a warmer climate, Wild Currants will grow in cooler climates but plants may not really thrive and produce as well as they could. A rich, well drained soil and sunny position is best. Plants can be used as informal hedging where the dark green glossy leaves and comapct growth habit makes it an attractive feature.