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Blue Lilly Pilly
Syzygium oleosum

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Pink to bluish berry-fruit with a crunchy, watery flavor that has hints of lavender and ginger. Similar to the brush cherry in appearance.

Description: Small shrub, bush, or tree to 20-40ft, but can grow taller. Flowers are small and fluffy, with a creamy white color. Flowering is generally in Spring, and is followed by large bunches of the fruit which ripen a couple of months later. Fruits attract many kinds of birds.

Hardiness: The blue lilly pilly is fairly hardy and needs only a subtropical climate to flourish. Protection should be given from long or hard freezes.

blue lilly pilly tree

Growing Environment: Plants enjoy profuse amounts of water but will grow in drier areas, and grow best in areas of light sun or shade.

Propagation: By seeds or cuttings.

Uses: Eaten fresh and used in jams, jellies, preserves, drinks.

Native Range: Native to rainforest areas from North Queensland through New South Wales, Australia. The blue lilly pilly is usually found in subtropical rainforest areas, or in rainforest areas near streams.