Syzygium francisii ‘Little Gem’ – Lilly Pilly

Syzygium francisii lilly pilly 'Little Gem'

Syzygium francisii 'Little Gem'

A small shrub with mid-sized glossy green leaves with attractive red and pink new growth. White powder-puff flowers are followed by mauve fruits that attract birds. The fruit is hard and tasteless, but edible. A great hedging plant as it responds well to pruning. Also good for a low screen, and for topiary and bonsai work. Really good for pots. Does well in both sun and part shade in most soil types. Feed with a good all purpose fertiliser in spring and again in summer.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Little Gem

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

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

Special Uses : Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Syzygium francisii

Common Name : Lilly Pilly

Height : 2.5

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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