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Last Updated: 21st May 2024

What is the difference between Acmena and syzygium?

Acmena, syzygium varieties
There are two types: Syzygium and Acmena. Acmena has more upright leaves and smaller leaves. Syzygium can sometimes be troubled by psyllids. Psyllids can cause leaf deformities and raise, pimply bumps.



Just as in the above, which Lilly Pilly is the best?

  • Acmena Smithii var. is the best choice for the big variety, those that grow over five metres.
  • Acmena Smithii or Hot Flush are the best lilly pillsy varieties for the mid-sized variety, which can grow up to three to five metres tall.

How can you tell a Lilly Pilly from a regular Pilly? Lilly Pilly Syzygium smithii Bark has a reddish brown color, is relatively smooth in texture and is hard to distinguish (2). The small fruit can reach up to 8mm in size and turn a pale pink to pale purple colour when it is ripe.

Do the invasive roots of Lilly Pilly exist?

Trees of Syzygium Lilly Pilly. They can be small or large and are highly valued for their ornamental value and rapid growth. They are usually non-invasive.

What is Lilly Pilly used to do?

Most commonly, the Lilly Pilly berry can be used to make a uniquely flavoured jam. It is also used in sauces, syrups, and confectionery.