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Syzygium luehmannii (cherry alder, small leaved lillipilli)

Climate

This tree prefers a climate with moderate temperatures and moderate humidity. It thrives in areas with a mild climate and prefers altitudes that are not too high or too low. It grows best in well-drained soil and requires a sunny location.

Common Name

Cherry Alder

Description

Syzygium luehmannii, also known as cherry alder or small leaved lillipilli, is an evergreen tree native to Queensland and New South Wales. It can reach a height of 30 meters and has a spread of 6 meters. This tree produces abundant, pear-shaped, pink to red fruits that are edible and have a pleasant aroma. It thrives in well-drained but moist soils and prefers open sunny locations, although it is drought resistant and frost tender.

Genus
Grouping
Fruits
Latin Name

Syzygium luehmannii

Origin

Australia

Other Relevant Information

- The cherry alder is also known as the small-leaved lillipilli. - It is an evergreen tree that can reach a height of 30 meters and a spread of 6 meters. - This tree is native to Queensland and New South Wales. - It is drought resistant but sensitive to frost. - The cherry alder prefers well-drained, medium to light soils that are moist. - It thrives in open sunny positions. - The fruit of the cherry alder is edible and has an aromatic scent. - The fruit is pear-shaped and varies in color from pink to red. - It is often produced in large quantities. - The fruit can be enjoyed fresh or used in making jams and jellies.

Soil Preferences

Medium to light, well drained but moist soils in an open sunny position.

Specific species
Uses
Suitability to cool temperate climate

This evergreen tree grows to 30 m and spreads to 6 m and is native to Queensland and New South Wales. It is drought resistant and frost tender, preferring medium to light, well drained but moist soils in an open sunny position.

The edible, aromatic, pear shaped, pink to red fruit are often borne in great quantities and are eaten fresh, and in jams and jellies.