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    SYZYGIUM smithii
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    SYZYGIUM smithii

    Commonly known as Lilli pilli, Monkey apple

    Creamy-white flowers, followed by white to maroon berries
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - nectar and pollen for insects. Best grown in a large container and brought into shelter for the winter
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Eastern Australia (Queensland to Victoria). Naturalised in New Zealand
    • Evergreen
      Glossy green, lance-shaped to elliptic leaves to 10cm (4in) long tapering to a point, emerge in shades of red
    • Half hardy (down to 0)
    • Red
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      3m (10ft)
    • Spread
      2.5m (8ft)
    • Tall Shrub
      Fast-growing shrub or small tree. Attractive new foliage in shades of pink and red. Fluffy flowers are followed by fleshy fruit about 1.5cm (½in) in diameter
    • Tree
    • Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
      Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F)
    • Will grow outside in milder locations
      This could include plants which would survive happily in a greenhouse or conservatory if not in a mild location. If you have a sheltered spot in your garden then it may do well here.
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented foliage
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      3m (10ft)
      Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        2.5m (8ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Australian / New Zealand
      Border
      Suitable for a warm, sheltered border
      Cottage garden
      Patio / pot plants
      Town garden
    • Pruning group
      Pruning group 5
      Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
      Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
      When: Annually after flowering.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Useful extras...

    Garden Goodies
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in Slate labels (6 pack)
    £10.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
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    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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