Lilly Pilly Fruit Plant | Small Leaf Lilly Pilly
This fantastic Lilly Pilly has small, glossy, lance-shaped leaves which are pink/red when young The cream coloured fluffy flowers are followed by bunches of small edible pink to red pear- shaped berries.
Can You Eat Lilly Pilly Berries?
Yes! The edible berries can be used to make tasty jams. They have a tart, cranberry-like flavour, with a hint of cloves and are a popular gourmet bush food. It is also excellent as an ornamental tree for shelter and shade and the dense nature of the foliage makes it
Common Name:
Small leaf Lilly Pilly, Riberry
Botanical Name:
Syzygium luehmannii
Plant size:
12 - 15cm
Pot size:
50mm
Max growth:
Grows to about 6 - 8m high and 2 - 3m wide
Maintenance:
Staking of young plants is required to maintain upright habit until established. Prune after flowering to maintain compact growth. Once established, this Lilly Pilly will put on about 30 - 40cm of growth per year. This variety is not prone to psyllid dam
Planting:
Prefers moist, well drained soil