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Syzygium australe Straight and Narrow

Description

Straight and Narrow™ Syzygium is a very slender, semi-compact and dense plant. It is psyllid resistant and is naturally very narrow. It is excellent for a screen or hedge, can be pruned to 6'. Full sun to shade. Suits moist, well drained soil types. Tolerates cold and dry. White flowers appear in late summer followed by magenta (edible/tangy) fruits. Perfect for constricted planting areas, such as along fences and driveways. Also works well for topiary. Can be grown indoors as a container plant.

Details

Biological Name: Syzygium australe Straight and Narrow

Common Name: Lilly Pillie; Straight and Narrow

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Eastern Australia

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Irrigation: Perfers summer water

Frost: Moderately Frost Tolerant 25F (-4C)

Soil: Well-drained, moist

Flower Color: white

Flower Time: Summer

Height: 15-25'

Width: 3-5'

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Hardenbergia, Acacia, Senna and Casuarinas have nitrogen-fixing nodules on their root systems to help provide nitrogen for other plants close to them?