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{{Short description|Species of tree}}
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* ''Jambosa thozetiana'' F.Muell.
* ''Jambosa thozetiana'' F.Muell.
* ''Myrtus australis'' (J.C.Wendl. ex Link) Spreng.
* ''Myrtus australis'' (J.C.Wendl. ex Link) Spreng.
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'''''Syzygium australe''''', with many [[common name]]s that include '''brush cherry''',<ref name=APNI/> '''scrub cherry''',<ref name=APNI/> '''creek lilly-pilly''',<ref name=APNI/> '''creek satinash''',<ref name=APNI/> and '''watergum''',<ref name=APNI/> is a [[rainforest]] tree native to eastern [[Australia]]. It can attain a height of up to 35 m with a trunk diameter of 60&nbsp;cm. In cultivation, this species is usually a small to medium-sized tree with a maximum height of only 18m.<ref name=W&F>{{cite book | last = Wrigley | first = John W. | author-link = | last2 = Fagg | first2 = Murray A. | author2-link =| title = Australian native plants: cultivation, use in landscaping and propagation | publisher = Reed New Holland | edition = Fifth | year = 2003 | location = Australia | pages = 696 | isbn = 1 876334 90 8}}</ref>
'''''Syzygium australe''''', with many [[common name]]s that include '''brush cherry''',<ref name=APNI/> '''scrub cherry''',<ref name=APNI/> '''creek lilly-pilly''',<ref name=APNI/> '''creek satinash''',<ref name=APNI/> and '''watergum''',<ref name=APNI/> is a [[rainforest]] tree native to eastern [[Australia]]. It can attain a height of up to 35 m with a trunk diameter of 60&nbsp;cm. In cultivation, this species is usually a small to medium-sized tree with a maximum height of only 18m.<ref name=W&F>{{cite book | last1 = Wrigley | first1 = John W. | last2 = Fagg | first2 = Murray A. | title = Australian native plants: cultivation, use in landscaping and propagation | publisher = Reed New Holland | edition = Fifth | year = 2003 | location = Australia | pages = 696 | isbn = 1-876334-90-8}}</ref>


== Description ==
== Description ==
The [[leaves]] are opposite, simple, lanceolate from 4–8&nbsp;cm long. [[Flowers]] are white and in clusters. The dark pink to red [[fruits]] are edible.<ref>Floyd, A.G., ''Rainforest Trees of Mainland South-eastern Australia'', Inkata Press 1989, {{ISBN|0-909605-57-2}}</ref>
The [[leaves]] are opposite, simple, lanceolate from 4–8&nbsp;cm long. [[Flowers]] are white and in clusters. The pink, elongated, edible [[Fruit|fruits]] range from a size of 1.5 to 2.3 centimeters long, and [[Ripening|ripen]] mainly in [[summer]] and [[autumn]]. The fruit surrounds a small, circular [[seed]]. The flavour of the fruit is described as having a refreshing taste, and have a small hint of sourness to them.<ref>Floyd, A.G., ''Rainforest Trees of Mainland South-eastern Australia'', Inkata Press 1989, {{ISBN|0-909605-57-2}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|last=Low|first=Tim|title=Wild food plants of Australia|publisher=HarperCollins Publishers|year=1991|isbn=0-207-16930-6|location=Sydney, NSW|pages=76}}</ref>


This species is commonly confused with [[Syzygium paniculatum|magenta cherry]] and the [[Syzygium oleosum|blue lilly pilly]]. However, the brush cherry has a paler trunk.
This species is commonly confused with [[Syzygium paniculatum|magenta cherry]] and the [[Syzygium oleosum|blue lilly pilly]]. However, the brush cherry has a paler trunk.
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==Distribution==
==Distribution==
The species occurs in coastal regions in Queensland and New South Wales, northwards from [[Batemans Bay]].<ref name=NSW>{{NSW Flora Online|author=Wilson. Peter G. |genus=Syzygium |species=australe }}</ref>
The species occurs in coastal regions in Queensland and New South Wales, northwards from [[Batemans Bay]].<ref name=NSW>{{NSW Flora Online|author=Wilson. Peter G. |genus=Syzygium |species=australe }}</ref>

== Germination ==
''Syzygium australe'' usually takes about 6 weeks to [[Germination|germinate]] depending on the temperature and the soil moisture. Ideal temperatures for Brush cherry germination is 18-26 degrees Celsius (65-80 F). The soil needs to be moist, but not [[Waterlogging (agriculture)|waterlogged]] as this can rot the seed. For successful germination, remove all the flesh from the seed. Plant the seeds about half an inch deep in soil. If planting in a pot, make sure it has good drainage.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Planting Methods for Lilly Pilly|url=https://www.hunker.com/12004054/planting-methods-for-lilly-pilly|website=hunker}}</ref>


== Cultivation and Uses ==
== Cultivation and Uses ==
Brush cherry is commonly cultivated in gardens in eastern Australia, mostly as shorter, shrub-like cultivars such as "Aussie Boomer", "Aussie Compact", "Birdsville", "Bush Christmas", "Minipilly" and "Tiny Trev".<ref name=W&F/> These are especially popular as hedges.
Brush cherry is commonly cultivated in gardens in [[Eastern states of Australia|Eastern Australia]], mostly as shorter, shrub-like cultivars such as "Aussie Boomer", "Aussie Compact", "Birdsville", "Bush Christmas", "Minipilly" and "Tiny Trev".<ref name=W&F/> These are especially popular as hedges.


The pleasantly sour fruit are also eaten fresh or cooked. The fruit can be used to make [[jam]]s and jellies.
The pleasantly sour fruit are also eaten fresh or cooked. The fruit can be used to make [[jam]]s and [[Gelatin dessert|jellies]].


This species has been adopted by [[Coffs Harbour]] City Council as the City's [[floral emblem]].<ref name=W&F/>
This species has been adopted by [[Coffs Harbour]] City Council as the City's [[floral emblem]].<ref name=W&F/>


Outside Australia, brush cherry is used as a subject for [[bonsai]].<ref name=W&F/>
Brush cherry is used as a subject for [[bonsai]].<ref name=W&F/>


<gallery>
<gallery>
Image:Syzygium australe - Mt Keira.JPG|Mature brush cherry at [[Mount Keira]], [[Illawarra]], [[Australia]]
Image:Syzygium australe - Mt Keira.JPG|Mature brush cherry at [[Mount Keira]], [[Illawarra]], [[Australia]]
Image:Syzygium australe - Watagans.jpg|Mature brush cherry at [[Watagans National Park]], [[Australia]]
Image:Syzygium australe - Watagans.jpg|Mature brush cherry at [[Watagans National Park]], [[Australia]]
Image:Syzygium australe - 4.jpg|Cross-section of [[fruit]] showing the circular [[seed]].
</gallery>
</gallery>

==See also==
*''[[Austromyrtus dulcis]]''
*''[[Eugenia buxifolia]]''
*''[[Solanum aviculare]]''
*''[[Smilax glyciphylla]]''


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{Commons-inline}}
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* {{CalPhotos|Syzygium|australe}}
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* {{Calflora}}
* "[http://www.budgetplants.com/trees/screening/australian-brush-cherry-eugenia-paniculata Care information]"
* {{PFAF|Syzygium australe}}


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Syzygium australe
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Syzygium
Species:
S. australe
Binomial name
Syzygium australe
Synonyms[2]
  • Eugenia australis J.C.Wendl. ex Link
  • Eugenia myrtifolia Sims nom. illeg.
  • Eugenia simmondsiae F.M.Bailey
  • Jambosa australis (J.C.Wendl. ex Link) DC.
  • Jambosa myrtifolia Heynh.
  • Jambosa thozetiana F.Muell.
  • Myrtus australis (J.C.Wendl. ex Link) Spreng.

Syzygium australe, with many common names that include brush cherry,[1] scrub cherry,[1] creek lilly-pilly,[1] creek satinash,[1] and watergum,[1] is a rainforest tree native to eastern Australia. It can attain a height of up to 35 m with a trunk diameter of 60 cm. In cultivation, this species is usually a small to medium-sized tree with a maximum height of only 18m.[3]

Description

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The leaves are opposite, simple, lanceolate from 4–8 cm long. Flowers are white and in clusters. The pink, elongated, edible fruits range from a size of 1.5 to 2.3 centimeters long, and ripen mainly in summer and autumn. The fruit surrounds a small, circular seed. The flavour of the fruit is described as having a refreshing taste, and have a small hint of sourness to them.[4][5]

This species is commonly confused with magenta cherry and the blue lilly pilly. However, the brush cherry has a paler trunk.

Distribution

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The species occurs in coastal regions in Queensland and New South Wales, northwards from Batemans Bay.[6]

Germination

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Syzygium australe usually takes about 6 weeks to germinate depending on the temperature and the soil moisture. Ideal temperatures for Brush cherry germination is 18-26 degrees Celsius (65-80 F). The soil needs to be moist, but not waterlogged as this can rot the seed. For successful germination, remove all the flesh from the seed. Plant the seeds about half an inch deep in soil. If planting in a pot, make sure it has good drainage.[7]

Cultivation and Uses

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Brush cherry is commonly cultivated in gardens in Eastern Australia, mostly as shorter, shrub-like cultivars such as "Aussie Boomer", "Aussie Compact", "Birdsville", "Bush Christmas", "Minipilly" and "Tiny Trev".[3] These are especially popular as hedges.

The pleasantly sour fruit are also eaten fresh or cooked. The fruit can be used to make jams and jellies.

This species has been adopted by Coffs Harbour City Council as the City's floral emblem.[3]

Brush cherry is used as a subject for bonsai.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Syzygium australe". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. Retrieved 3 August 2013.
  2. ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 17 January 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d Wrigley, John W.; Fagg, Murray A. (2003). Australian native plants: cultivation, use in landscaping and propagation (Fifth ed.). Australia: Reed New Holland. p. 696. ISBN 1-876334-90-8.
  4. ^ Floyd, A.G., Rainforest Trees of Mainland South-eastern Australia, Inkata Press 1989, ISBN 0-909605-57-2
  5. ^ Low, Tim (1991). Wild food plants of Australia. Sydney, NSW: HarperCollins Publishers. p. 76. ISBN 0-207-16930-6.
  6. ^ Wilson. Peter G. "New South Wales Flora Online: Syzygium australe". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
  7. ^ "Planting Methods for Lilly Pilly". hunker.
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