Lilly Pilly

Acmena smithii Sublime is an evergreen native tree with vivid lime green new growth which slowly darkens over time. In summer Sublime produces an abundance of fluffy white flowers that will further develop into edible deep mauve berries. The lilly pilly is ideal for screening and hedging and can be trimmed as desired. 

Soil: Well-drained to heavy clay loam soil.
Conditions: Full sun. This particular variety will tolerate a variety of conditions which include cold temperatures, and light frost. 
Size: Height 5m x width 2-3m

Syzygium Pink Tips is a beautiful Australian native shrub prized for its dense, graceful weeping habit and vibrant flushes of bright pink new growth. The evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, with fresh pink leaves gradually maturing to glossy green. In spring, clusters of delicate white flowers appear, attracting pollinators, followed by attractive pink edible berries in summer that are enjoyed by birds and can also be eaten fresh. Versatile and easy to grow, Syzygium Pink Tips is ideal for hedging, screening, feature planting, large containers, and general garden use. Its naturally dense growth responds well to pruning, making it perfect for creating neat formal hedges or maintaining a compact shape in smaller spaces. 

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4-10m x width 1-2m

A fast-growing and eye-catching Lilly Pilly, Crimson Lights is loved for its glossy green foliage and vibrant crimson-red new growth that creates stunning colour contrast throughout the year.

During summer, it produces fluffy white flowers followed by attractive red-purple berries, adding seasonal interest to your garden. Its dense growth habit makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, topiary, privacy planting, or as a standout feature plant.

Like most Lilly Pilly varieties, Crimson Lights responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it easy to maintain in the shape and size you desire.

Growing Conditions
Full Sun
Well-drained soil
Drought tolerant once established
Coastal hardy

Mature Size
2–3m high × 1.5m wide

Why You'll Love It
✔ Fast-growing
✔ Vibrant crimson new growth
✔ Great for hedging and screening
✔ Coastal and drought tolerant
✔ Easy to shape and maintain

Perfect for creating privacy, adding year-round colour, or establishing a lush, low-maintenance garden.

Winter Lights Lilly Pilly is a quick-growing, evergreen tree that produces young shoots in colours of bronze, orange and red. The leaves mature to a deep green that highlight the delicate, creamy-white flowers. The flowers attract bees, beneficial insects and birds before developing into edible berries. Lilly Pillys are a native plant ideally suited as hedges and screens- they add structure, privacy and everchanging foliage to the garden. 

Soil: Moist, well-draining soils. 
Conditions: Full sun and light shade conditions. Tolerant of drought, frosts and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 3m x width 1.5m

Syzygium australe Up and Away is an attractive, cultivated variety prized for its elegant, upright form and refined foliage. This versatile lilly pilly, native to eastern Australia, features lush green leaves complemented by clusters of white flowers that appear in the warmer months. These are followed by dark pink, edible fruits that add seasonal interest. Its naturally narrow, vertical habit makes Up and Away an excellent choice for creating height in the landscape, whether used as a standalone feature or clipped into a tidy hedge. For optimal performance, apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage fresh growth and overall plant vigour.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4-5m x width 1-2m