Syzygium luehmannii

Syzygium luehmannii, Lilly Pilly Syzygium luehmannii, Riberry, Small Leaved Lilly Pilly, Cherry Alder

Syzygium luehmannii is commonly known as Riberry, Small Leaved Lilly Pilly, or Cherry Alder. It carries dense, dark green leaves with new foliage having a distinct pink colouring. Masses of white blossoms through summer which are great for attracting birds and result in dark pink-red berries in autumn. It grows to 10 m tall and 5 m wide and is easily contained with trimming. Syzygium luehmannii is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or used for screening and shelter.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	10.00 m
Spread:	5.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Syzygium luehmannii, Lilly Pilly Syzygium luehmannii, Riberry, Small Leaved Lilly Pilly, Cherry Alder

Lilly Pilly Syzygium luehmannii

The Lilly Pilly Syzygium luehmannii is a medium-sized rainforest tree featuring colourful and glossy foliage. It grows with an erect habit carrying dense, dark green leaves with new foliage having a distinct pink colouring. It produces masses of white blossoms through summer which are great for attracting birds and result in dark pink-red berries in autumn which have a clove-like taste. This is a fast-growing tree that can reach 30 m tall in rainforests but often stays at 10 m tall and 5 m wide and is easily contained with trimming. It performs best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site, though it will tolerate short periods of dry and light frost once established. The Lilly Pilly Syzygium luehmannii is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or used for screening and shelter.