Lilly Pilly

Syzygium australe

Description

Get ready for a show-stopping shrub that's perfect for screening, hedges, topiaries, or pots! This medium-sized cutie boasts gorgeous mid-sized glossy green leaves and stunning white powder-puff flowers that are followed by deliciously sour pinkish fruits. The fruit is a real treat - enjoy it fresh, make jams, sauces, and jellies, or attract some feathered friends to your garden! To keep this beauty thriving, water regularly, fertilize occasionally, and give it a light trim every now and then to maintain its compact shape. Plus, it loves sunny to lightly shaded spots in most soils - just what you need for a low-maintenance garden superstar!

Plant Details

📏 Growth & Size

Height: 6m

Width: 3m

Growth Habit: Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Plant Type: Large shrub

☀️ Growing Conditions

Light: Sunny, Light shade

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

Soil Moisture: Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

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

🌸 Flowers & Wildlife

Flower Color: White

Flowering Time: Spring

Attracts: Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies

ℹ️ Additional Info

Family: Myrtaceae

Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost

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

Suitable For: Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing