SYZYGIUM smithii

Commonly known as Lilli pilli, Monkey apple

Creamy-white flowers, followed by white to maroon berries
  • Evergreen
    Glossy green, lance-shaped to elliptic leaves to 10cm (4in) long tapering to a point, emerge in shades of red
  • 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.
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade

SYZYGIUM smithii

 

 

  • Additional Features
    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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suitable for a warm, sheltered border
    Cottage garden
    Patio / pot plants
    Town garden
  • Hardiness
    Half hardy (down to 0)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Red
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Lanceolate
    		(see photos above)
    Ovate
    		(see photos above)
  • 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.
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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3m (10ft)
 Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  2.5m (8ft)
  

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