Syzygium 'Big Red'

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Size
  Height:  to 4m
  Spread:  2.5m
  Dark crimson foliage
  
Location
  Full Sun
  Full Sun/Part Shade
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PLANT PROFILE
An outstanding new medium growing Lillypilly with large, glossy leaves.

New growth is one of the darkest crimson foliages available.

White flowers borne over summer are followed by edible berries attracting native birds.

Hardy, frost and dry tolerant. Responds well to shaping.

See Video: New Release - 'Big Red' - As seen on Better Homes and Gardens >
•Screening • Hedging •Small gardens •Topiary specimen in gardens or large tubs •Coastal gardens •Low maintenance gardening •Native gardens •Home garden specimen tree - beautiful colour
CULTURAL CARE
Low watering requirements once established needing only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. Plant in most soil types that are well draining.

Prune to shape during early spring to encourage dense habit.

Use a fertiliser formulated for natives according to manufacturers directions.

For hedging space plants approx. 1m apart.
 

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