Syzygium australe - CHERRY BOMB
 
The "Cherry Bomb" Lilly Pilly is a stunning hybrid of the beloved "Resilience" and "Winter Lights" varieties, offering a spectacular display of deep cherry-red new foliage that transitions to glossy green as it matures.
This vibrant feature plant combines beauty with practicality, as it boasts excellent resistance to psyllids, making it both an eye-catching and hardy choice for any garden.Perfect for creating striking hedges, screens, or feature plantings, "Cherry Bomb" thrives when planted in well-conditioned soil, especially in sandy areas.
While moderately drought-hardy, it benefits from regular watering during hot weather to maintain its lush appearance. A light prune after flowering will help it retain its compact, bushy form and ensure year-round vibrancy.
An excellent choice for Perth gardens, "Cherry Bomb" Lilly Pilly brings a burst of color and life to any landscape, with minimal maintenance required.

Height: 3-6 metres
Width: 2-3 metres
* Dimensions at maturity.

Best suited for:
 
Hedges and Screens: Perfect for creating vibrant privacy hedges or noise-reducing green screens.
Feature Plantings: Its striking cherry-red new growth makes it an excellent standalone feature in gardens or landscaped areas.
Urban Gardens: Compact and adaptable, ideal for small spaces or urban environments.
Coastal Plantings: Performs well in sandy soils, making it suitable for coastal gardens.
Low-Maintenance Gardens: Its psyllid resistance and moderate drought hardiness make it easy to care for.
Formal or Informal Designs: Versatile enough to suit both structured landscapes and more casual garden styles.