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Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Pests: Highly resistant to psyllids. Moderate to high myrtle rust resistance.

Pruning: Prune lightly after fruiting for density.

 
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Syzygium australe 'Select Form'
SELECT SCRUB CHERRY, LILLY PILLY
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: dark green; light green new leaves

Ornamental Fruit: crimson berry

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, formal, contemporary, coastal & bush designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, formal hedge, large planter, topiary, standard

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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