A small to medium shrub with medium sized glossy dark green foliage and pink to red new growth that is a distinguishing feature of this cultivar. Medium sized white flowers are followed by magenta fruits. A great feature, screen, hedge or topiary plant that is also good for pots. The fruit is edible and can be made into jams. This variety is prone to psyllid damage.
Syzygium paniculatum ‘Lillyput’ – Lilly Pilly
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Lilly Pilly
Scientific Name - Syzygium paniculatum
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Lillyput
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1.5
Maximum Height - 2
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light 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, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Street tree, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -