Lilly Pilly Big Red - Syzygium australe Big Red PBR

Syzygium australe Big Red is a standout Lilly Pilly variety renowned for its rich, deep red new foliage. It forms a dense, upright habit that responds exceptionally well to trimming, making it a preferred choice for medium to tall hedges. White flowers appear in spring, followed by edible berries, attracting birds. This hardy native performs well in full sun or semi shade and tolerates a variety of well drained soils. Highly suitable for modern, coastal and native gardens requiring bold foliage colour.

Key Features:

• Soil: Performs well in most well-drained soils including fertile beds and premium potting mix.
• Light: Full sun to semi shade for strongest foliage colour.
• Watering: Medium, keep moist during dry periods and establishment.
• Fertiliser: Use low-phosphorus slow release fertiliser, mulch well.
• Maintenance: Trim regularly to maintain dense shape and encourage red new growth.
• Flowering: Produces small white fluffy flowers in summer followed by red berries.

If you want more red colour, prune more often.
New growth brings colour. No pruning gives less visual impact.

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