Detail
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Syzygium smithii
Lilly Pilly
Notes

Uses: Formerly Acmena smithii. As a feature shade tree in open areas, parks and reserves.
Can grow to 20m in wetter coastal areas of north eastern Australia. Generally smaller in drier southern locations. Pink, white or purple fruit can cause a litter problem and should be planted away from pavements or walk-ways.
Can be maintained as a hedge or grown as a wind-break.
Showy fruit appears in winter and can be eaten raw or made into jam.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service as is the smaller Acmena smithii 'Hot Flush' (2m). Contact the CFS for further information

  • Canopy Shape canopy-round Round
  • Height 3-7m
  • Spread 3-5m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Syzygium smithii
  • Common Name Lilly Pilly
  • Origin Qld, Vic, NSW, Tas
  • Habit Upright, Dense
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Green, Yellow
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Foliage Dark-green
  • Flower Type Clusters
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Smooth
  • Form Medium Tree (Usually between 5m & 11m)