Syzygium Cherry Bomb 4 L Pot
AU$28.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$2.55
Psyllid resistance
In stock: 10 available
Product Details
Syzygium ‘Cherry Bomb’
Description
Syzygium ‘Cherry Bomb’ is a compact, evergreen lilly pilly prized for its vibrant cherry-red new growth that creates a colourful display throughout the year. Dense, bushy, and easy to maintain, it is an excellent choice for hedging, screening, topiary, and feature planting. Its attractive foliage and adaptability make it a popular landscaping plant for Perth gardens.
Features
- Brilliant cherry-red new growth
- Dense, compact growth habit
- Evergreen foliage year-round
- Excellent hedging and screening plant
- Responds well to pruning
- Suitable for topiary and formal gardens
- Low maintenance and fast growing
- Psyllid resistant
Height & Width
- Height: 2–4 metres
- Width: 1.5–3 metres
(Can be maintained at a lower height with regular pruning.)
Landscape Uses
- Privacy screens
- Formal hedges
- Boundary planting
- Feature shrub
- Topiary
- Courtyard gardens
- Container planting
- Modern and traditional landscapes
Environmental Importance
Syzygium ‘Cherry Bomb’ provides shelter and habitat for small birds and beneficial insects. Its dense foliage helps reduce dust, noise, and wind exposure while contributing to urban greening and biodiversity.
Planting Method
- Choose a sunny to partly shaded location.
- Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
- Position the plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
- Backfill with quality soil and water thoroughly.
- Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Water regularly during establishment.
Soil Preparation
- Grows well in Perth’s sandy soils when improved with organic matter.
- Prefers well-drained soil.
- Incorporate compost before planting.
- Apply quality mulch around the root zone.
- Use a balanced slow-release fertiliser during the growing season.
Care in Perth
- Plant in full sun to part shade.
- Water regularly during the first year.
- Once established, moderate drought tolerance develops.
- Feed in spring and autumn for lush growth.
- Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage dense foliage.
- Mulch annually to conserve soil moisture.
Why It’s Popular
- Outstanding bright red new growth.
- Excellent privacy hedge and screening plant.
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain.
- Attractive year-round appearance.
- Suitable for formal and informal gardens.
- Performs exceptionally well in Perth’s climate.
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Syzygium Cherry Bomb 4 L Pot
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