Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly)
Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly) clusters of round purple and light pink berries amidst shiny green leaves
Botanical names: Syzygium smithii, Acmena smithii
Common name: Lilly Pilly
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Syzygium
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThe Lilly Pilly is fairly hardy and needs only a subtropical climate to flourish. Protection should be given from long or hard freezes. Plants enjoy profuse amounts of water, but will grow in drier areas. They grow best in areas of light sun or shade. Flowers are small and fluffy, with a creamy, white color. Flowering is generally Spring, and is followed by large bunches of the fruit which ripen a couple of months later.
Similar plants: Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly)
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- Syzygium aromaticum (Clove)
- Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)
- Syzygium campanulatum (Wild Cinnamon)
- Syzygium contractum (Bois de Pomme)
- Syzygium cumini (Malabar plum)
- Syzygium jambos (Rose apple)
- Syzygium luehmannii (Small Leaved Lilly Pilly)
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Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly) clusters of round pink fruit among glossy green pointed foliage.
Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly) laden with dense clusters of small spherical light purple edible fruit
Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly) tree with dense green foliage and light pink flower clusters visible
Syzygium smithii (Lilly Pilly) bearing heavy clusters of small round pink fruit amid shiny green leaves.
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