Botanical Name: Syzygium Resilience

Common Name: Lilly Pilly

Features:               

• Large, bushy and rounded shrub

• Rich foliage

• Dark red berries accompany fluffy white flowers

• Hardy plant

• Australian native

• Low maintenance requirements

• Bird attracting

Position:

Full sun to partial shade

Ideal For:

• Tub specimen

• Screening plant

• Hedging

• Topiary

Plant Apart:

75-100cm

Height at Maturity:

4-6m

Average Height:

Environment Conditions:

• Soil:

• Will grow in a wide range of soils

• Prefers well-drained and fertile soil

• Enriched soil

• Mildly alkaline and mildly acidic are ideal

• Climate:

• Reasonably tolerant to a wide range of climates

• Durability:

• Reasonably tolerant to very light frost

Care:

• Water well until plant is established

• Regular watering will allow the shrub to thrive

• Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

• Fertilise with a slow-release fertiliser in Spring

• Good amount of watering during dry season

Design:

• Cottage garden