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A small to medium sized rainforest tree, with flaky bark and the shiny leaves are dark-green above and paler underneath. Shade/streetscape tree.

Height 8m. 

Scientific Name

Syzygium Paniculatum

Flowers

Yes

Screen

No

Conditions

Grow best in a sunny position as this shows the colourful new growth to the best effect. When they are grown in a shady/filtered light position they are often susceptible to attacks of pimple gall and white scaleĀ 

Colour of Flowers

White

Flowering Period

November - February