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Syzygium australe

Syzygium australe, Australe Lilly Pilly, Eugenia australe, Watergum

Syzygium australe (aka Eugenia australe) is commonly known as Creek Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, or Watergum. This small, evergreen tree features colourful and glossy foliage with new foliage having a distinct red tint before aging to dark green. This is a fast-growing tree that will reach about 8 m tall and 4 m wide. Syzygium australe is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or used for screening and shelter.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Trees
  • Height:
    8.00 m
  • Spread:
    4.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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