Syzygium australe ‘Opal Maze’ – Lilly Pilly
Syzygium ‘Opal Maze’ is a smaller growing lilly pilly, with finer leaves and a dense habit. It grows to around 3 metres tall and 1-2 metres wide. The foliage is bright green, with orange-red new leaves. A great plant for topiary and hedging, being naturally dense. It responds well to pruning, and can be clipped to a smaller size and shape. It has white puffball flowers in spring, and attracts birds.
Grow in sun or part shade, keep soil moist for best growth.
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- Syzygium australe ‘Opal Maze’
| Scientific Name: | Syzygium australe |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Common Name: | Lilly Pilly |
| Plant Type: | Large shrub |
| Height: | 2 ~ 3 metres |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2 metre |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Topiary, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage |
| Special Uses: | Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.