Riberry and Lilly Pilly: Native Fruits for Australian Gardens

Which Lilly Pilly Species are Best for Eating?Syzygium luehmannii (riberry) produces small pear-shaped red fruits with a tart cranberry-like flavour — the most commercially cultivated native fruit in Australia. Syzygium australe (brush cherry) produces larger, sweeter red to purple fruits that eat fresh or make excellent jam. Acmena smithii (common lilly pilly) produces white to purple berries with a slightly spicy, clove-like flavour.Riberry in the Garden and KitchenRiberry is an outstanding …