Syzygium australe ‘Elite’ – Lilly Pilly

Syzygium australe 'Elite'
Syzygium australe 'Elite'
Syzygium australe 'Elite'

A great hedging and privacy plant, with a fast growing and dense growth habit. It has glossy green leaves with bronze orange new growth. Also good for topiary and bonsai. Grows naturally to around 5metres tall, but can be pruned to size and shape. Attracts native birds for the flowers, the reddish edible fruit and refuge. It is a good idea to start regular tip pruning when young if using for hedges, to ensure bushiness to the ground. Fertilise in spring and summer. Good for sunny to light shade, well drained soil with good organic content.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Elite

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 3

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Edible, Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Syzygium australe

Common Name : Lilly Pilly

Height : 5

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects