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From Gardening Australia
Some years ago lilly pillies, also known as Australian cherries, because of the reddish pink or purple fruit they produce, were popular as quick growing, evergreen trees. But they can grow up to 30 metres high, which is not always appropriate for an average backyard.
So look out for some fabulous new dwarf varieties on the market, which can be pruned as a hedge. The new varieties of lilly pilly come in a range of sizes, from 50 centimetres up to 3 metres, so it's possible to choose a variety that's right for you.
Lilly pillies are really tough. They are quite drought tolerant in the ground, and grow in either full sun or semi shade. But in a pot keep them looking lush by watering regularly.
A couple of pests and disease affect lilly pillies. The first, and probably the most obvious, is psyllids or pimple gall. This causes deformed new growth and little lumps to form in the leaves. The second problem is scale and this can be cleaned up with white oil. But generally if you keep your plants strong, healthy and well fed, they are less likely to be affected by these problems.
Watch out for a variety called 'Bush Christmas' with its red, new growth. It's a Syzygium and it will get 2 to 3 metres high if you let it. But in contrast, Syzygium 'Tiny Trev' only reaches about 75 centimetres high in five years. 
Acmena 'Allyn Magic' has beautiful coppery new growth, and, like other Acmenas , is not troubled by pimple gall.
Lilly pillies produce small white flowers in summer and autumn, which smell delicious. The newer varieties don't flower and fruit as often, if at all, but their versatility and hardiness makes them great for any garden. |
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