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'''''Syzygium oleosum''''', commonly known as the '''Blue Lilly Pilly''', is a species of [[Syzygium|''Syzygium'' tree]] native to eastern [[Australian]] [[rainforests]] and [[wet sclerophyll]] forests. It is usually a small tree, 4 to 15 m tall. The leaves are opposite, simple and [[lanceolate]] to [[ovate]], with a dark glossy upper surface and paler under-surface. The leaves have oil dots and are distinctly aromatic when crushed, with aromas reminiscent of mango or apricot. Its flowers are small and white-cream colored. It produces a purplish red fruit when young, changing to purplish blue when ripe, 13–40 mm in diameter.<ref>Floyd, A.G., ''Rainforest Trees of Mainland South-eastern Australia'', ISBN 0-909605-57-2</ref> | |||
The fruit can be eaten freshly picked from the tree or cooked. It has a pleasantly crisp texture and is mildly aromatic and sweet. The fruit can also be made into [[jams]], [[Fruit preserves|jellies]] and [[wine]]. It is also grown as an [[ornamental plant]]. | |||
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Syzygium oleosum, commonly known as the Blue Lilly Pilly, is a species of Syzygium tree native to eastern Australian rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests. It is usually a small tree, 4 to 15 m tall. The leaves are opposite, simple and lanceolate to ovate, with a dark glossy upper surface and paler under-surface. The leaves have oil dots and are distinctly aromatic when crushed, with aromas reminiscent of mango or apricot. Its flowers are small and white-cream colored. It produces a purplish red fruit when young, changing to purplish blue when ripe, 13–40 mm in diameter.[1]
The fruit can be eaten freshly picked from the tree or cooked. It has a pleasantly crisp texture and is mildly aromatic and sweet. The fruit can also be made into jams, jellies and wine. It is also grown as an ornamental plant.
Cultivation
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Pests and diseases
Varieties
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References
- ↑ Floyd, A.G., Rainforest Trees of Mainland South-eastern Australia, ISBN 0-909605-57-2
External links
- w:Syzygium oleosum. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
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