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Syzygium smithii 'Cherry Surprise'
- File Number
- 1807
- ACRA Field Book Number
- 1314
- Registration Date
- 19/11/2021
- Application Received
- 25/11/2009
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Cultivar Name
- Syzygium smithii 'Cherry Surprise'
- Origin
- A selection from a seed germination event. Selection criteria: colour of new growth, shape of plant and strong growth vigour. PBR Status Granted: 09-Jan-2009
- Characteristics
- Dense shrub m(h) x 1.5m(w) with long narrow elliptic leaves which are bright red when young turning deep green when mature.
- Cultivation
- Best in a moist well drained soil in a sunny spot but can be grown in part shade.
- Publication
- Plant Varieties Journal Volume 20, Issue 4
- Colour Coding
- RHS Colour Chart Leaves: Newly emerged: upper side 187B; Partly mature leaf: primary colour of upper side ca177A; Mature leaf: primary colour of upper side 147A;
- Propagation
- PBR Protected
- Applicant Name
- Eightya Pty Limited
- Uses
- Formal hedging. As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery
- Availability
- Specialist native plant nurseries
- ANBG Accession Numbers
- -
- NSL ID
- -