Scientific Name: Syzygium hemilamprum (was Acmena hemilampra)

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  • Pronunciation:
    sigh-ZIDGE-ee-um hem-ee-LAM-prum
  • Common Name:
    Broad-leaved Lilly Pilly, Lillipilli, Eungella Gum.
  • Type:
    Tree
  • Family:
    MYRTACEAE
  • Flowers:
    October/November
  • Fruit:
    Berry, white
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest and riverine scrubs
  • Species List:
    Plants for Coastal Gardens, Hedges, Bush food, FI Podberscek, NLTalks2010, Coolum High, Fraser Island, Janet, NNP Viewland/Brunjes, NNP Tanglewood, NNP Palm Grove, Kin Kin Scrub, Heritage Park
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: fruit edible

Identification Notes

Bark: reddish brown ||Leaves: Glossy dark green canopy. New growth bronzey pink ||Fruit: globular white berry.||

Associated Fauna

Butterflies: nectar feeding butterflies, Bright Oakblue

Landscaping Notes

Height can be controlled for landscaping. ||Successfully propgated by Noosa & District Landcare. ||Bushy shrub for moist well-drained soils. Dense foliage makes good screen.||Good container plant. Indoor/pot plant potential.||Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery|Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery|Successfully propagated by Florabunda Bushcare nursery, Woombye|Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||