Syzygium paniculatum – Lilly Pilly
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- Syzygium paniculatum – lilly pilly
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- Syzygium paniculatum – lilly pilly
A variable rainforest tree, it has a dense and bushy habit with flushes of red new growth. It can grow to 15 metres tall, but there are selected forms that are of smaller habit. It has edible fruit, mostly magenta pink, but can also be white or purple. The fruit is a well known bush tucker fruit and can be used for jams and sauces, and are very attractive to birds. Syzygium paniculatum can be susceptible to psyllids, the insects that can cause leaf pimpling. Can be planted in sun to part shade. Regular watering, mulching and fertilising will ensure best growth.
Note- the fallen fruit can be hazardous as slipping or tripping hazard. It is not recommended to plant near structures such as drains, paths, roads, buildings etc as the root system can be disruptive
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Syzygium paniculatum |
| Common Name: | Lilly Pilly |
| Other Common Names: | Magenta Cherry |
| Plant Type: | Small tree, Large tree, Large shrub |
| Height: | 3 ~ 15 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 10 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade, Half shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Topiary, Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies |
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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
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Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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