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Syzygium smithii 'Cheeky Merlot'Cheeky Merlot Lilly Pilly Botanical Name: Acmena smithii 'Cheeky Merlot' PBR (syn. Syzygium smithii 'Cheeky Merlot') Family: Myrtaceae Origin: Australian cultivar (species native to east coast rainforests, Qld to Vic) Plant Type: Evergreen dwarf compact shrub Overview A delightful dwarf lilly pilly that delivers everything the family is renowned for in a genuinely compact package, Syzygium smithii 'Cheeky Merlot' is a low branching, densely foliaged

low-branching

creating a striking display for months on end from late spring through summer and well into autumn

Origin: Australian hybrid (Kings Park and Botanic Gardens breeding program

maturing to steely grey-green

Green roof or living wall applications (excellent drainage essential)

and small native pollinators

It forms a tall

floriferous native shrub that brings colour

Front-of-border accent alongside Westringia

Ideal for pots in courtyards and alfresco spaces

Claret Ash is a standout feature and avenue tree for South Australian landscapes

Growth Rate: 60–150 cm per year under good conditions (very fast-growing and vigorous)