A small dense shrub with mid-sized glossy green leaves with bright red new growth that is a distinguishing feature of this cultivar. White powder-puff flowers are followed by pinkish fruits. The fruit is edible, it can be eaten fresh, or used to make sauces, jams and jellies. Birds also love the fruit. A great feature, screen, hedge or topiary plant that is also good for pots.
Syzygium australe ‘Oranges and Lemons’ – Lilly Pilly
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Lilly Pilly
Scientific Name - Syzygium australe
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Oranges and Lemons
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1.2
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.8
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Topiary, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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