title: Syzygium papyraceum
text: # Syzygium papyraceum
  
  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.
  
  * Syzygium papyraceum - bark
  * Syzygium papyraceum - flowers
  * Syzygium papyraceum - fruit
  * Syzygium papyraceum - seedling
  