Syzygium paniculatum 'Little Lil'

File Number
1785
ACRA Field Book Number
767
Registration Date
10/11/2022
Application Received
28/07/1999
Family
Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name
Syzygium paniculatum 'Little Lil'
Origin
Spontaneous mutation or sport. Spontaneous mutation: of Syzygium paniculatum ‘Lillyput’ in applicant’s property in Upper Caboolture, QLD. The parental variety was developed by the same applicant. ‘Little Lil’ was selected because of its dense compact growth habit, smaller and shorter internodes compared to the parental varietySelection criteria: short internodes, leaf size and general compact growth. PBR status: Granted: 14-Jun-2000, Terminated: 30-Jun-2013
Characteristics
Medium shrub to 1.8m in diameter. White flowers and pink fruit
Cultivation
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Publication
Plant Varieties Journal Volume 12, Issue 3
Colour Coding
RHS Colour Chart Leaves:Mature leaf colour RHS 147A, partially mature leaf colour RHS 146B, new foliage colour RHS 178A
Propagation
Cuttings from semi-firm new growth
Applicant Name
Terrance Denis and Carmel Mary Hennessey
Uses
Formal hedging. As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery
Availability
Specialist native plant nurseries
ANBG Accession Numbers
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NSL ID
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