Francis Water Gum
Category
Francis Water Gum
Syzygium Francisi
(syn. Eugenia francisili)
Details:
- Height: 10m, Width: 15m
- Full Sun
- Summer
- Bird Attracting
A large attractive evergreen tree that lures birds throughout the Autumn and Winter months with its purple berries.
Features: Young leaves are red changing to dark green when mature. Bears fluffy, white flowers and bunches of purplish berries.
Conditions: Prefers full sun but tolerates some shade. Enjoys fertile, moist well drained soil but will grow rapidly in any reasonable soil.
For Best Results: Prune only if necessary. Frequently water plants in containers during main growing season. Shelter from frost when young.
Planting ideas or Uses:
- Specimen tree
- When ripe, fruit can be made into jam or eaten fresh.
- Bird Attracting
