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Syzygium Big Red

Lilly Pilly Big Red, Syzygium australe

Syzygium australe Big Red, commonly known as Lilly Pilly, is a fast-growing shrub. New foliage is a stunning, bright-red colour and ages to become dark green which gives the plant dual colouring during active growth periods. Left untrimmed this tree will grow to 6 m tall and 3 m wide though is often trimmed to much smaller sizes. Syzygium Big Red is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as specimen, included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.

Syzygium 'Big Red' hedge growing in front of a house.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Shrubs
Height:6.00 m
Spread:3.00 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateFast
Also known asLilly Pilly Big Red, Syzygium australe

Syzygium Big Red Details

Syzygium australe Big Red, commonly known as Lilly Pilly, is a vigorous shrub grown for its attractive and colourful foliage. New foliage is a stunning, bright-red colour and ages to become dark green which gives the plant dual colouring during active growth periods. The glossy leaves are produced on a dense network of branches and are complemented with small and fragrant, white flowers in summer. Left untrimmed this tree will grow to 6 m tall and 3 m wide though is often trimmed to much smaller sizes which encourages new growth. It grows best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of dry periods, frost, cool climates, and coastal environments. Syzygium Big Red is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as specimen, included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container.

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