Syzygium oleosum

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Leaf of the Lilly Pilly Blue

(2/2) Leaf of the Lilly Pilly Blue

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Lilly Pilly - Blue

Syzygium oleosum
A native tree with delightful purple fruit this is a favourite of the lilly pilly group. The delicate fruit is aromatic with a sweetish slightly gingery or turpentine flavour. Fruit is spongy and delicate. The glossy green leaves have numerous large oil g... Read More

$18.75 ($4.90-$18.75 choose a size)

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Specifications of Lilly Pilly - Blue

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months August, September, October

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Lilly Pilly - Blue Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

abear
★★★★ 14y ago

roleystone, wa, aust

taste of fruit, variety in diet, companion plant to other rainforest edibles, good in landscape for creating coever for smaller things

PattiAnne1
★★ 15y ago

Holder, ACT, Australia

strong frost

Sarah Jones
16y ago

Perth, WA, Australia

Blue Lillypilly

I know you can eat the fruit - but can you eat the seed inside too?

Tina H Carmody
16y ago

Joondanna, WA, Australia, Australia

Blue Lillypilly

Don't ever eat the seeds of the lillypilly - just the flesh. It is great to add to fresh garden or fruit salad, providing that it will get eaten that day. Try it...you won't regret it!!

Olga Odonnell
16y ago

Woodridge, WA, Australia

Blue Lillypilly

Would you send to Western Australia?

Correy
16y ago

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Blue Lillypilly

Yes we can send this one to Western Australia.

George Toomda
17y ago

Adelaide, SA, Australia

Blue Lillypilly

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