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Tree | Syzygium australe 'Backyard Bliss' Backyard Bliss Lilly Pilly |
Description | This is a relatively fast-growing Lilly Pilly, growing approximately 3-4 metres tall depending on soil conditions. It is a good option for a hedge or dense screen around a courtyard or pool. It can also be planted as a container specimen for topiary. Foliage is mid-green to dark-green, whilst new foliage has a beautiful bronze tinge. In summer, cream-white blossom will appear, followed in autumn with fleshy pink berries. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Oval |
Mature Size | 3-5 x 1-2m |
Uses | For hedging and screening or as a topiary specimen. The berries can be used for jams, and infusing gin etc, but are recommended to be eaten raw. |
Position & Soil | Likes full or part sun. Can cope in a range of soils however well-drained soil is preferable. |
Features | Small Evergreen Oval Bird Attracting Driveway Formal Screening Fruiting & Edible Hedging Informal Screening Native |
Pot sizes in production |
• 30cm/14L (0.8-1.2m) • 40cm/27L (1.2-1.5m) • 50cm/52L (1.4-1.7m) |
Substitutes |
• Syzygium australe 'Hinterland Gold' |
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