Syzygium smithii

taxobox
name = "Syzygium smithii"
regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Myrtales
familia = Myrtaceae
genus = "Syzygium"
species = "S. smithii"
binomial = "Syzygium smithii"
binomial_authority = DC.
synonyms = "Acmena smithii"
"Eugenia smithii"|

"Syzygium smithii" (formerly "Acmena smithii") is a summer flowering evergreen tree, belonging to the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is commonly planted as shrubs or hedgerows. It features rough woody bark, cream and green smooth waxy leaves with flushes of pink new growth and pink to mauve edible berries. It shares the common name "Lilly Pilly" with several other plants. Unpruned it will grow about 3-5m (10-15') tall.