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Photo Credits:
M. Ritter, W. Mark and J. Reimer

Photo Locations:
Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco, CA, Huntington Botanical Gardens - San Marino, CA and Quail Botanical Gardens - Encinitas, CA

 LILLY-PILLY TREE
Syzygium smithii

General Notes

     Utility friendly tree. Does best with deep, rich soil and ample water. Long lasting display of winter berries. Native to Australia.

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• Syzygium smithii - Myrtaceae
• Additional Names: Acmena smithii
  
  Previously listed in the Myrtaceae family.
  Common Names: Lilly-Pilly Tree, Creek Lilly Pilly, Narrow Leaved Lilly Pilly
• Native To: Australia
• Habit: Erect, Spreading or Weeping with a Low Canopy.
  Has Evergreen foliage.
• Shape: Oval
• Sunset Zones: 15 - 17 and 19 - 24
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 11
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Needs: Moist Soil
• Soil Type: Loam or Sand
• Soil pH: Slightly Acidic to Slightly Alkaline
• Seaside Tolerance: Good in Mild Zone
• Height: 10 - 25 feet
• Canopy Width: 8 - 15 feet
• Growth Rate: 12 to 24 Inches per Season
• Landscape Use: Screen
• Longevity: 40 to 150 years
• Leaves: Ovate Glossy Medium Green. Evergreen.
• Flowers: Showy, White. Flowers in Summer. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
• Fruit: Lavender, Pink or White Berry, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Fall. Edible and Wildlife use it.
• Bark: Red Brown, Blocky or Scaly
• Pest & Disease: Susceptible to Thrip, Phytophthora and Root Rot
• Shading Capacity: Rated as Dense in Leaf
• Branch Strength: Rated as Weak
• Litter Issue: Wet Fruit
• Root Damage Potential: Rated as Moderate
• Health Hazard: None Known
• Fire Resistance: Favorable

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SelecTree. "Syzygium smithii Tree Record." 1995-2012. May 18, 2013.
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