- Pronunciation: sigh-ZIDGE-ee-um
- Common Name: Giant Water Gum
- Derivation: Syzygium: from the Greek syzygos - yoking. from syn - together zygon - yoke. In some Species Petals join to form calyptra (cap, hood, cape) which is shed as Flower expands.
- Type: Tree Medium , buttressed
- Family: MYRTACEAE
- Size: to 30 metres
- Flowers: White, small, stamens numerous, November to December
- Fruit: Purple to mauve Berry, 10-15 mm dia
- Vegetation Type: Sub-tropical and dry Rainforest and along moist scrubby watercourses,
- Species List: Bush food, Kin Kin Scrub, Kin Kin Arboretum, Regional Ecosystem 12.3.1.
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential: Bush food: Fruit edible
Identification Notes
Distinguishable by the shape of their fruits.
Trunk often patchy reddish/brown and very attractive
New growth pinkish/red
Landscaping Notes
Landscaping potential in suitable areas. Successfully propogated by Noosa & District Landcare. Prefers moist well-drained site. Useful windbreak or specimen Plant.
Indoor pot Plant potential.
Propagation is from Seed, ripening from January to April and germinating easily. It is a hardy Tree requiring plenty of Water and good drainage. Tolerant of mild frosts and can be planted out in full sun from an early age.
Robust screen.
Feature foliage
Successfully propagated by Florabunda Bushcare nursery, Woombye
Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery
Associated Fauna
Butterflies: Nectar feeding butterflies, Bright Oakblue
