Syzygium papyraceum, known as the Paperbark Satinash is a rainforest

Rainforest

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 tree of tropical Queensland

Queensland

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, Australia

Australia

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. 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.