Name: Syzigium Paniculatum "Australian Brush Cherry" Standard 20Liter
SKU: MAL680
Price: 632.0 ZAR
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Syzigium Paniculatum "Australian Brush Cherry" Standard 20Liter

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Product Details

Weight: 20.00 kg

Botanical Name

Syzygium paniculatum

Common Names

Australian Brush Cherry
Brush Cherry
Magenta Cherry
Syzygium Standard
Lollipop Tree (Standard Form)

Product Description

Syzygium paniculatum Standard is an elegant evergreen topiary tree renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and beautifully shaped rounded canopy. Grown as a standard (lollipop form), it creates an instant architectural feature, making it an excellent choice for formal gardens, entrances, patios, courtyards, and commercial landscapes.

Its naturally compact growth habit responds exceptionally well to pruning, allowing the rounded crown to remain neat and well-defined throughout the year. In spring and summer, the tree produces attractive creamy-white flowers that are followed by clusters of vibrant pink to magenta berries, adding seasonal interest and attracting birds to the garden.

Supplied in a 20-litre nursery container, this well-established standard tree provides immediate impact and is ideal for creating symmetrical entrance displays or sophisticated focal points in the landscape.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Size When Fully Grown

Height: 3–5 m (if left unpruned)
Canopy Width: 2–4 m
Easily maintained at the desired height and shape through regular pruning.

Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular watering while establishing; moderately drought tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Frost Tolerance: Light frost tolerant
Maintenance: Low; prune regularly to maintain its attractive standard shape

Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Plant throughout the year with adequate watering, although spring and autumn are the ideal seasons for rapid establishment. Syzygium paniculatum thrives in South African gardens with regular watering during establishment and benefits from occasional feeding to encourage lush, healthy growth.

Additional Benefits

Dense evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty
Elegant standard (lollipop) form creates an instant focal point
Produces attractive white flowers followed by colourful berries
Excellent for formal gardens and entrance displays
Ideal for shaping and topiary
Low maintenance and easy to prune
Attracts birds and pollinators
Suitable for planting in large decorative pots
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Ideal Uses

Entrance displays
Formal gardens
Topiary features
Patio and courtyard décor
Decorative pots and planters
Walkway and driveway lining
Commercial landscaping
Residential gardens
Feature planting
Estate and office landscapes
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

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