Syzygium Big Red

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Syzygium Big Red, Big Red Lilly Pilly, Lilly Pilly Big Red

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.

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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 requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Syzygium Big Red, Big Red Lilly Pilly, Lilly Pilly Big Red

Big Red Lilly Pilly

The Big Red Lilly Pilly, scientifically known as Syzygium australe Big Red, 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. The Big Red Lilly Pilly 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.