It thrives in a climate with moderate temperatures and prefers altitudes that are not too high or too low. It is adaptable to a range of soil types and requires good drainage. Full sun exposure is preferred for optimal growth.
Red-leafed Lilly Pilly
Syzygium crebrinerve, also known as the Reddish Purple Fruit, is a native plant of the forests in New South Wales and Queensland. It can reach a height of 20 meters and has a spreading nature of up to 5 meters. This plant produces small, edible reddish purple fruits that are approximately 2 cm in diameter.
Syzygium crebrinerve
Australia
- Syzygium crebrinerve is commonly known as the Brush Cherry. - It belongs to the Myrtaceae family. - The plant is known for its attractive, glossy green leaves. - It produces small, white flowers that are followed by the reddish purple fruit. - The fruit is often used in jams and jellies. - The Brush Cherry is a popular choice for landscaping due to its ornamental value. - It is known to attract birds and butterflies. - The plant requires regular watering and thrives in a sunny location.
It prefers a medium to light, well-drained soil in an open sunny position.
A native of the forests of New South Wales and Queensland growing to 20 m and spreading to 5 m. It is frost and drought tender and prefers a medium to light, well drained soil in an open sunny position.
The reddish purple fruit is 2 cm across and edible.