Syzygium pseudofastigiatum

This species is available from specialist native nurseries, it is frost tender and will need a warm position in your garden.

Common name	Claudie satinash
Scientific name	Syzygium pseudofastigiatum B.Hyland
Family	Myrtaceae
Etymology	Genus: From the Greek, syzygos, jointed; refers to the paired leaves and branchlets of a Jamaican species (Calyptranthes zuzygium) for which the name was originally used. Species: Referring to a superficial similarity to the Malesian species Syzygium fastigiatum.
Distribution	Confined to the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, south to Massey Creek.
Native habitat	Occurs in rainforest and particularly in gallery forest at altitudes below 450 m.
Description	A rare tree to 35 m high, with clusters of edible white berries.
Flowering/fruiting	Fruits in late summer to autumn.
Location in garden	Planted between the Visitor Centre and Melaleuca House Cafe in Bed 255.
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