Syzygium papyraceum
Introduction '''''Syzygium papyraceum''''', known as the '''paperbark satinash''', is a rainforest tree of tropical Queensland, Australia. It can grow to 20 metres tall, the bark is papery, reddish fawn in colour. Leaves are thick and heavy, around 7 cm long. Attractive pink or purple flowers are followed by similarly coloured large edible fruit. Germination is erratic. However, roots and shoots can appear within six weeks. Cuttings strike well.Image:Syzygium papyraceum bark.JPG|''Syzygium papyraceum'' - barkImage:Syzygium papyraceum RBG Sydney.JPG|''Syzygium papyraceum'' - flowersImage:Syzygium papyraceum fruit.jpg|''Syzygium papyraceum'' - fruitImage:Syzygium papyraceum seedling.jpg|''Syzygium papyraceum'' - seedling
References * http://asgap.org.au/s-pap.html