Information about plants & gardens for Brisbane & Qld |
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Lilly PilliesSyzygium and similar generaFamily: MyrtaceaeThese pages will look at the Austrtalian members of the genus Syzygium and similar or related genera including Acmena, Austromyrtus, Eugenia, and Waterhousea, primarily the species and varieties cultivated in gardens. Lillypillies have become increasingly popular for hedging, topiary and feature shrubs and trees and as the number of selections, cultivars, brand names and even hybrids proliferate in the marketplace, ranging from rainforest trees to relatively dwarf shrubs. Information and links will be added as they come to hand. Psyllids These disfiguring leaf pests unfortunately affect many commonly grown Lillypillies. Some species and cultivars are said to be more resistant than others. Providng good growing conditions may help, but in these days of low maintenance and low-water-use gardens, it makes sense to select resistant species or culivars if the option is available. NewsMyrtle rust a threat to Lillypillies Lillypillies in the LandscapeThis is growing collection to photos to help you understand the growth habits of various types and how to manage them. Syzygium luehmanniiRiberry, small leaved lilly pilly.
Syzygium luehmannii
Syzygium wilsoniiPink Powderpuff Lillypilly
Syzygium 'Cascade'This is a popular hybrid cultivar. The parents are Syzygium wilsonii and Syzygium luehmannii.
Syzygium australeScrub Cherry, among other common names. The majority of named garden cultivars are S. australe. Psyllid damage was an issue with this species, but there are now a number of resistant varieties available.
PICTURES TO COME Syzygium smithiiFormerly Acmena smithii. Another quite widely cultivated species, with several named selections in cultivation.
PICTURES TO COME Waterhousea speciesNow included in SyzygiumPICTURES TO COME OthersThere are many other species, some of which you might be able to find in native plant nurseries. These include:Syzygium hemilamprum subsp. hemilamprum Syzygium oleosum Syzygium paniculatum Syzygium fibrosum Syzigium francisii |
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