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Syzygium francisii 'Little Gem'
- File Number
- 1767
- ACRA Field Book Number
- 878
- Registration Date
- 19/11/2021
- Application Received
- 02/11/2000
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Cultivar Name
- Syzygium francisii 'Little Gem'
- Origin
- Seedling selection: ‘Little Gem’ originated from seedling selection from a batch of seedlings grown at Limpinwood Gardens Nursery. The seedlings were raised from normal form of Syzygium francisii. One seedling was selected because of its dense, compact growth and apparent dwarf habit compared with the normal S. francisii seedlings
- Characteristics
- A small shrub with medium sized glossy green leaves with red/pink new growth. White flowers and pinkish fruit which attract birds.
- Cultivation
- Fast growing. Best in well drained soils in full sun or part shade. Easily prunes to shape. Very vigorous.
- Publication
- Plant Varieties Journal Volume 14, Issue 2
- Colour Coding
- -
- Propagation
- Cuttings from semi-firm new growth
- Applicant Name
- Russell and Sharon Costin
- Uses
- Formal hedging. As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, bird attractant
- Availability
- Specialist native plant nurseries
- ANBG Accession Numbers
- 02 66793353
- NSL ID
- -