Syzygium ‘Big Red’ – Lilly Pilly

A large sized, dense shrub with large, glossy leaves with gorgeous dark crimson new growth which contrasts beautifully with the mature green leaves. White summer flowers are followed by edible fruit. A great feature, screen, hedge or topiary plant that can also be grown in large pots. Responds nicely to pruning and shaping, if left unpruned it can grow to around 6 metres and be used as informal hedging or screening. Grow in sun to partial shade, in most soil types. Mulch well to keep down weeds and to conserve soil moisture. Fertilise in the warm months. Can be susceptible to psyllid attack.

Syzygium australe 'Big Red'
Syzygium australe 'Big Red'
Syzygium australe 'Big Red'

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Big Red

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Summer

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Street tree, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Syzygium

Common Name : Lilly Pilly

Height : 6

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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