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Tree | Syzygium australe 'Cherry Bomb' Cherry Bomb Lilly Pilly |
Description | This is a dense variety of Lilly Pilly with intense cherry red flushes of new growth that will fade to a rich deep green as it matures. Small, white, fluffy flowers appear in summer and autumn that grow into clusters of deep pink, edible berries. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Shrub |
Mature Size | 6 x 2m |
Uses | Ideal for formal gardens, along fence lines and narrow driveways, 'Cherry Bomb' can almost be pruned to any height and width. Perfect as a potted statement plant or in courtyards and larger sculptured landscapes as well. The berries can be used for jams, and infusing gin etc, but are recommended to be eaten raw. |
Position & Soil | Prefers a full sun to part shade position in the garden. |
Features | Small Evergreen Shrub Bird Attracting Feature Foliage Formal Screening Fruiting & Edible Group Planting Hedging Informal Screening Native |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.0-1.2m) • 50cm/52L (1.5-1.8m) |
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