Syzygium australe
Common Name: Brush cherry
Family: Myrtaceae
Location: NSW, Queensland sub-tropical or warm temperate rainforests
Flower Colour: White
Flowers: Summer
Soil: Most soils; richer soils give stronger growth
Exposure: Provides good protection from salt winds
Cover: Height – to 18m (often less)
Water: Ample moisture for good growth
Prune: Trim to keep tidy
Fruit: Red or mauve ovoid fruits, to 2.5cm long
Photos are examples only and are a guide to what your plant could be like when mature.
Photos: Alan Fairley, Heather Miles