lilly pilly varieties
If you’re searching for the perfect hedging plant or an attractive standalone specimen for your garden, exploring the diverse range of lilly pilly varieties is a must. Loved by New Zealand gardeners for their glossy, evergreen foliage and spectacular bursts of fluffy flowers and colourful berries, lilly pillies (Syzygium and Eugenia species) are a staple in landscapes nationwide. With so many lilly pilly varieties to choose from, there’s a plant to suit every style and site, from compact shrubs to stately trees.
Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry)
Eugenia uniflora, commonly known as the Surinam or Brazilian Cherry, is a small tree that features new foliage which emerges a bronze colour and ages to become dark green. The somewhat dense foliage is adorned with star-shaped, red fruits during summer. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 3.5 m wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Eugenia uniflora is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or maintained in a container.
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