MAGENTA LILLY PILLY Syzygium paniculatum Seeds

Syzygium paniculatum, Magenta lilly pilly is a rainforest tree native to New South Wales, Australia A shrub to medium tree, to about 15 C 20 m tall in its natural habitat It grows along the coast , in subtropical and littoral rainforests, it has a dense and bushy habit with flushes of red new growth

Can be planted in sun to part shade Regular watering, mulching and fertilising will ensure best growth This is a relatively fast growing Lily Pily, growing approximately 3 4 metres tall depending on soil conditions It is a good option for a hedge or dense screen

Tolerates light frost, can cope in a range of soils however well drained soil is preferable

Bush Tucker: The fruits mostly magenta pink, but can also be white or purple are edible and with a pleasantly sour apple like flavour often made into jams They can also be eaten fresh and have a crisp, refreshing texture

Syzygium paniculatum usually takes about 6 weeks to germinate depending on the temperature and the soil moisture Ideal temperatures for Brush cherry germination is 18 26 degrees Celsius 65 80 F The soil needs to be moist, but not waterlogged as this can rot the seed Plant the seeds about half an inch deep in soil If planting in a pot, make sure it has good drainage Germination may be slow and spasmodic