A small naturally dense shrub with mid-sized glossy green leaves with bright red new growth. White powder-puff flowers are followed by pinkish fruits that attract birds. The fruit has a pleasantly sour taste and can be eaten fresh or made into jam. A great native hedge plant, as it responds well to pruning. Can be used for bonsai, low screening and as a good topiary plant. Also perfect for containers.
Does well in sun to partially shaded spots, and adapts to most soil types. Feed with a good all purpose fertiliser through the warm months, and mulching will help to improve the soil and keep down weeds.
Can be affected by psyllids, which make dimples on the leaves. These are easily dealt with by picking off affected leaves.
Syzygium australe ‘Blaze’ – Lilly Pilly
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Lilly Pilly
Scientific Name - Syzygium australe
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Blaze
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 2.5
Minimum Width - 1.2
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance -
Plant Usage - Hedge, Topiary, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies
Angus Cultivar -