Syzygium oleosum
Syzygium oleosum
Blue Lilly Pilli
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Expected Height Range: |
10 m |
Spread Range: | 5 m |
Preferred positioning: | Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade |
Common uses: | Specimen plant and Low maintenance garden |
Flower Colour/s: | |
Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
Littoral Forest, NSW into QLD to the far North. | |
Preferred Soil: | Well drained soil with some organic matter |
Flowers and fruits more prolifically after pruning. The blue-purple/magenta fruits are also a feature and can be eaten raw or turned into a jam . This tree also has reddish new growth which is attractive for much of the year.
Care Considerations: | Prune to encourage a desired shape and denser foliage. They can get leggy with gaps in the foliage if not pruned. |
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