Common name: Lilly pilly

This landscape tree is an Australian native that grows to between 20 and 30 meters tall under closed forest conditions but is more typically 5 to10 meters tall in a garden or landscape setting. There are various forms of Lilly Pilly in Australia. The form described here is the long, narrow leaf form, also referred to as the riparian form because it is adapted to grown along the banks of streams and rivers.

Climate: Grows naturally in moderately humid subtropical and lowland to high-elevation tropical climates, generally best in areas with average annual low temperatures of 13 to 17 C, average annual high temperatures of 22 to 26 C and annual rainfall of 1000 to 2200 mm.

Growing: New plants are propagated from seed or from cuttings, which strike easily. Seed lose their viability quickly and should be sown fresh for best results. Can be planted on sites prone to periodic or season flooding. 

Problem feature: It is listed as a weed in at least one reference publication, but there does not appear to be much published information on its ecological impact. However, the seed germinate easily and are easily dispersed by birds attracted to the fruit and by flowing water. Fruit falling on paved areas can be messy and slippery. Should not be planted closer than 2 metres to any underground pipes