Lilly Pilly

Acmena smithii Minor is a compact, bushier form of the Acemna smithii lilly pilly. It has rich bronze-coloured new growth with the older leaves turning a dark shiny green. The native shrub flowers during summer with small fluffy blooms before pink fruit appears in autumn. Perfect for hedges, screening and specimen planting.

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

The Weeping Lilly Pilly presents as a refined and graceful evergreen, distinguished by its cascading branches adorned with glossy, wavy-edged foliage. During summer, it produces soft, white, brush-like flowers, which are later followed by ornamental clusters of pale pink and green berries. This versatile species performs admirably as an elegant specimen tree or can be pruned to form a tall, dense hedge that provides privacy while attracting birdlife. Easy to maintain and consistently lush, it offers both aesthetic appeal and practical function in the landscape.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.

Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Light frost tolerance. 

Size: Height 10m × width 8m

Syzygium Toffee Apple is a striking Australian native shrub renowned for its colourful foliage and naturally dense, compact growth habit. Fresh new growth emerges in rich burgundy and deep red tones, reminiscent of a classic toffee apple, before gradually maturing to glossy deep green. The vibrant foliage display is at its most spectacular in spring, although regular pruning will encourage repeated flushes of colourful new growth throughout the year. Evergreen, hardy, and easy to maintain, Syzygium Toffee Apple is an excellent choice for hedging, screening, topiary, feature planting, and container growing. 

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from strong winds, salt and frost.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m

Syzygium Hinterland Gold is a fast-growing, dense lilly pilly with mid-sized glossy green leaves that develop a lovely coppery hue in the new growth. The lilly pilly produces fluffy flowers in the summer months, followed by red-purple berries. Hinterland Gold is ideal as a privacy screen, hedge and topiary plant, and responds well to pruning. Mulch well to cut down weed problems, and feed with a good all-purpose fertiliser in warm months.

Soil: Most well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought and coastal hardy. Light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 4m x width 1.5m

Perfect for noise reduction and privacy screening in urban environments, Waterhousea Sweeper is a superb evergreen tree distinguished by its graceful weeping habit and lush, glossy, rippled foliage in vibrant lime-green tones. This variety can be enjoyed as a striking tall feature tree or maintained as a dense hedge when clipped to around 5 metres. In summer, it bears large clusters of white flowers, adding seasonal interest and attracting pollinators. Its dense canopy makes it excellent for large-scale screening, street planting, or softening the look of built-up, concrete surroundings. Ideal as a street tree, large screen, or hedge. Sweeper is not suitable for courtyards or small gardens.

Soil: Grows well in both well-drained and heavier clay loams.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Avoid hot, dry, or exposed inland sites.
Size: Height 10m x width 5-8m

Syzygium australe Superior is a compact, fast-growing lilly pilly with neat, small leaves that start out coppery and turn a rich green as they mature. It naturally grows into a slender, conical shape if left untrimmed. In summer, you’ll see fluffy white flowers followed by pretty pink berries that birds love — and they’re edible too! Superior is perfect for hedges, screens, shaping, or even growing in a pot. Tip prune when young to help it fill out nicely, and give it a light trim a couple of times a year once it’s established. This variety is psyllid resistant, so no bumpy leaves to worry about. A great choice if you love ‘Resilience’, but want something a little different.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates most Australian climates. Light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m