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Lillipillies (Syzygium)
Also known as : Satinashes
Lillipillies are a large genus of well over one thousand trees or shrubs that have dark, glossy, aromatic foliage. Some species have become popular garden plants that are grown for their attractive evergreen foliage. Other species such as the roseapple are edible and cultivated for their fruit or the clove Syzygium aromaticum which is an important spice crop. Lillipillies are usually evergreens native to subtropical and tropical areas of the Old World. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Lillipillies
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Attributes of Lillipillies
Plant Height
14 m
Spread
6 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Lillipillies
Distribution of Lillipillies
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Distribution Map of Lillipillies
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Lillipillies
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The genus lillipillies encompasses evergreen trees and shrubs known for their ornamental value and aromatic foliage. Basic care includes moderate to bright indirect light and consistent moisture in well-draining soil. Lillipillies prefers warm, tropical to subtropical temperatures and higher humidity. Common challenges include pests such as scale insects and fungal diseases like rust. Seasonal adjustments involve reduced watering in winter and protection from cold drafts, with increased humidity and vigilance for pests during active growth in warmer months.
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8 most common species：
Brush cherry
Brush cherry (Syzygium paniculatum) is a plant species native to New South Wales, Australia. Brush cherry produces edible fruits that are similar to red grapes. This species is also referred to as native myrtle. The edible fruits of this species are known for their sour apple flavor, and are often made into jams.
Java plum
Java plum (Syzygium cumini) is a plant species native to Asia and Australia. Java plum grows in moist, riverine habitats. This species is valued for its fruit and timber. Its fruit is consumed by animals including jackals and fruit bats. The fruits, called Jambolan fruits, are edible, have a sweet and acidic flavor, and can be made into sauces and jams.
Lilly pilly
Lilly pilly (Syzygium smithii) is a summer-flowering, winter-fruiting evergreen tree native to Australia. Lilly pilly fruits in winter. This species is called the monkey apple in New Zealand.
Malabar plum
Syzygium jambos has been spread in various parts of the world where it has been introduced as a fruit and ornamental tree. Also known as malabar plum, it produces an edible fruit that's shaped like some kinds of guava. The appearance is so similar to guava that the fruit is often mistaken for guava on first sight. There are many varieties of Syzygium jambos across the globe.
Malay apple
The malay apple (Syzygium malaccense) is a common sight as a shorter-growing tree in tropical rainforests. Although its lumber is prone to warping, it is quite hard and used for handicrafts, beams, and occasionally railroad ties. The bark of the malay apple tree has a rich color and is often used to create brown dye.
Java apple
Java apple is an evergreen tree that produces edible red fruits. The fruits are alternately known as 'wax apples' for their waxy appearance and turn bright red once they ripen. In Malaya, they are used to make sauces and are stewed with regular apples.
Brush cherry
Brush cherry (Syzygium australe) is an evergreen shrub whose lovely white flower spikes are pollinated by bees and other insects. It has ornamental value for its flowers and its red/purple berries. Due to its dense growth habit, it is often grown as a hedge. Its light and pliable wood is used in boat manufacture and was a traditional material used for making boomerangs.
Fish scale bush
The fish scale bush (*Syzygium buxifolium*) is a small tree native to the central Chinese transition zones between subtropical and temperate environments. They can withstand winter temperatures relatively well, but should not be kept in freezing temperatures. Fish scale bush is commonly used in bonsai arrangements because the branches, though brittle, will readily grow in attractive shapes.
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Brush cherry
Brush cherry
Brush cherry (Syzygium paniculatum) is a plant species native to New South Wales, Australia. Brush cherry produces edible fruits that are similar to red grapes. This species is also referred to as native myrtle. The edible fruits of this species are known for their sour apple flavor, and are often made into jams.
Java plum
Java plum
Java plum (Syzygium cumini) is a plant species native to Asia and Australia. Java plum grows in moist, riverine habitats. This species is valued for its fruit and timber. Its fruit is consumed by animals including jackals and fruit bats. The fruits, called Jambolan fruits, are edible, have a sweet and acidic flavor, and can be made into sauces and jams.
Lilly pilly
Lilly pilly
Lilly pilly (Syzygium smithii) is a summer-flowering, winter-fruiting evergreen tree native to Australia. Lilly pilly fruits in winter. This species is called the monkey apple in New Zealand.
Malabar plum
Malabar plum
Syzygium jambos has been spread in various parts of the world where it has been introduced as a fruit and ornamental tree. Also known as malabar plum, it produces an edible fruit that's shaped like some kinds of guava. The appearance is so similar to guava that the fruit is often mistaken for guava on first sight. There are many varieties of Syzygium jambos across the globe.
Malay apple
Malay apple
The malay apple (Syzygium malaccense) is a common sight as a shorter-growing tree in tropical rainforests. Although its lumber is prone to warping, it is quite hard and used for handicrafts, beams, and occasionally railroad ties. The bark of the malay apple tree has a rich color and is often used to create brown dye.
Java apple
Java apple
Java apple is an evergreen tree that produces edible red fruits. The fruits are alternately known as 'wax apples' for their waxy appearance and turn bright red once they ripen. In Malaya, they are used to make sauces and are stewed with regular apples.
Brush cherry
Brush cherry
Brush cherry (Syzygium australe) is an evergreen shrub whose lovely white flower spikes are pollinated by bees and other insects. It has ornamental value for its flowers and its red/purple berries. Due to its dense growth habit, it is often grown as a hedge. Its light and pliable wood is used in boat manufacture and was a traditional material used for making boomerangs.
Fish scale bush
Fish scale bush
The fish scale bush (*Syzygium buxifolium*) is a small tree native to the central Chinese transition zones between subtropical and temperate environments. They can withstand winter temperatures relatively well, but should not be kept in freezing temperatures. Fish scale bush is commonly used in bonsai arrangements because the branches, though brittle, will readily grow in attractive shapes.
Hance's syzygium
Hance's syzygium
Hance's syzygium (Syzygium hancei) is a shrub that’s a member of the myrtle family, which has over 1,100 species in it. This plant, which is indigenous to China, grows up to 20 m tall. It produces leaves that feel leathery to the touch.
Spicate eugenia
Spicate eugenia
Spicate eugenia is a tropical evergreen tree distinct for its dense canopy and fragrant white flowers. It typically exhibits smooth gray-bark and boasts a generous flush of glossy, ovate leaves. The flowers give way to purple, edible berries, highly attractive to wildlife. Thriving in warm, humid climates, spicate eugenia is well-adapted to wet soils, its roots anchoring firmly in its lush habitat. This species is not just an ecological staple but is also valued for its culinary and medicinal uses.
Red lip
Red lip
The brilliant growth habit and rapid growth rate of the red lip (Syzygium myrtifolium) make it a favorite for use in hedges and as a foliage screen. Their puffy yet lace-like flowers are a favorite snacking spot for various pollinators like bees and butterflies. When the leaves are crushed they produce a delightful cinnamon fragrance!
Sea apple
Sea apple
Sea apple is a tree primarily found in Southeast Asia. It produces small fruits that monkeys and birds eagerly snatch up, thus helping to disburse the seeds. The trees are regularly used as firebreaks because they do not burn easily. The wood is medium-hard and considered good lumber.
Watery rose apple
Watery rose apple
Watery rose apple (Syzygium aqueum) is a tropical tree grown for its edible pear-shaped fruit. The leaves are also edible and are often used to wrap other foods. The fruit's watery texture, explains the plant's common name. The tree's hard wood is used for the manufacture of tools.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Lillipillies
Syzygium
Also known as: Satinashes
Lillipillies are a large genus of well over one thousand trees or shrubs that have dark, glossy, aromatic foliage. Some species have become popular garden plants that are grown for their attractive evergreen foliage. Other species such as the roseapple are edible and cultivated for their fruit or the clove Syzygium aromaticum which is an important spice crop. Lillipillies are usually evergreens native to subtropical and tropical areas of the Old World.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Lillipillies
Feedback
Attributes of Lillipillies
Plant Height
14 m
Spread
6 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Scientific Classification of Lillipillies
Distribution of Lillipillies
Feedback
Distribution Map of Lillipillies
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Lillipillies
Feedback
The genus lillipillies encompasses evergreen trees and shrubs known for their ornamental value and aromatic foliage. Basic care includes moderate to bright indirect light and consistent moisture in well-draining soil. Lillipillies prefers warm, tropical to subtropical temperatures and higher humidity. Common challenges include pests such as scale insects and fungal diseases like rust. Seasonal adjustments involve reduced watering in winter and protection from cold drafts, with increased humidity and vigilance for pests during active growth in warmer months.
Exploring the Lillipillies Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Brush cherry
Brush cherry (Syzygium paniculatum) is a plant species native to New South Wales, Australia. Brush cherry produces edible fruits that are similar to red grapes. This species is also referred to as native myrtle. The edible fruits of this species are known for their sour apple flavor, and are often made into jams.
Java plum
Java plum (Syzygium cumini) is a plant species native to Asia and Australia. Java plum grows in moist, riverine habitats. This species is valued for its fruit and timber. Its fruit is consumed by animals including jackals and fruit bats. The fruits, called Jambolan fruits, are edible, have a sweet and acidic flavor, and can be made into sauces and jams.
Lilly pilly
Lilly pilly (Syzygium smithii) is a summer-flowering, winter-fruiting evergreen tree native to Australia. Lilly pilly fruits in winter. This species is called the monkey apple in New Zealand.
Malabar plum
Syzygium jambos has been spread in various parts of the world where it has been introduced as a fruit and ornamental tree. Also known as malabar plum, it produces an edible fruit that's shaped like some kinds of guava. The appearance is so similar to guava that the fruit is often mistaken for guava on first sight. There are many varieties of Syzygium jambos across the globe.
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All Species of Lillipillies
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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