Lilly Pillies

Syzygium and similar genera

These pages will look at the Australian members of the genus Syzygium and similar or related genera including Acmena, Austromyrtus, Eugenia, and Waterhousea, primarily the species and varieties cultivated in gardens.

Lillypillies have become increasingly popular for hedging, topiary and feature shrubs and trees and as the number of selections, cultivars, brand names and even hybrids proliferate in the marketplace, ranging from rainforest trees to relatively dwarf shrubs. Information and links will be added as they come to hand.

Psyllids These disfiguring leaf pests unfortunately affect many commonly grown Lillypillies. Some species and cultivars are said to be more resistant than others. Providng good growing conditions may help, but in these days of low maintenance and low-water-use gardens, it makes sense to select resistant species or culivars if the option is available.

Lillypillies in the Landscape

This is growing collection to photos to help you understand the growth habits of various types and how to manage them.

Syzygium luehmannii

  
  
  
  
  

Syzygium wilsonii

Syzygium 'Cascade'

  
  
  
  

Syzygium australe

PICTURES TO COME

Syzygium smithii

PICTURES TO COME

Waterhousea species

Now included in Syzygium

PICTURES TO COME

Others

There are many other species, some of which you might be able to find in native plant nurseries. These include:
Syzygium hemilamprum subsp. hemilamprum
Syzygium oleosum
Syzygium paniculatum
Syzygium fibrosum
Syzigium francisii

News

Myrtle rust a threat to Lillypillies
This disease attacks a wide variety of plants in the family Myrtaceae. It was first detected in NSW in 2010, but has since been identified in Qld. The extent of the host range is still being investigated, but species of Acmena, Gossia, have been included in the list so far. For more information on the disease and up-to-date information concerning reporting obligations and quarantine restrictions, visit Biosecurity Queensland, the Myrtle Rust website (NSW Department of Primary Industries), or contact the relevant authority in your state or territory. (February 2011)

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