A compact psyllid free variety of lilly pilly that grows from 1 to 5 metres tall and around 3 metres in width. A good hedge and topiary plant. It has mid green foliage with new growth of red and bronze colouring. It has fluffy cream flowers in spring and summer followed by purple berries which are edible and attractive to birds. Only takes light frosts. Grows in sun to part shade.
Note – lilly pilly fruit can be a slipping and tripping hazard when they drop, so need cleaning up regularly
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Lilly Pilly
Scientific Name - Syzygium australe
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Garden Lights
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 5
Minimum Width - 2
Maximum Width - 3
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Topiary, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies
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