Syzygium australe ‘Resilience’

Compared to Syzygium australe, Syzygium australe ‘Resilience’ is more resistant to psyllids, grows faster, has a straighter central leader, and a stronger root system. Its glossy-green foliage is preceded by striking red new growth. In the spring, Syzygium australe ‘Resilience’ produces white flowers, which are then followed by small, edible, pink or dark-red fruit in autumn and winter. Syzygium australe ‘Resilience’ is ideal for use as a hedge, screen, or for topiary, and is able to tolerate coastal and drought conditions once established. Syzygium australe is evergreen and native to the states of New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. Syzygium australe ‘Resilience’ was developed in Australia.