Syzygium wilsonii Powder Puff Lilly Pilly Pot:140mm

Syzygium wilsonii Powder Puff Lilly Pilly Pot:140mmSyzygium wilsonii Powder Puff is a striking Australian native shrub or small tree valued for its colourful foliage and dramatic flowers. The new growth emerges in vivid shades of pink to red bronze, creating a beautiful contrast against the mature green foliage. In summer the plant becomes especially eye catching when large crimson to pink red pompom flowers appear in fluffy clusters along the branches. These are followed in autumn by pure white

Being native to the sub-tropical rain forests of Queensland it is not frost-hardy but easily grown in warmer climates

white centre

emerald green pearls of tangy juice

prized for its exceptional flavour and versatility

it develops an even tighter

A deciduous weeping shrub

The sweet fruit is encased in a papery husk that turns brown - letting you know that the fruit is ripe

It is a useful shade tree for stock

It is an excellent small tree

tolerates moderate frost

an informal screen against a wall or fence line

with lighter crops continuing into spring and summer