Lilly Pilly

Syzygium Resilience is a fast-growing compact lilly pilly with tightly packed pale green foliage that emerges with a reddish bronze tinge. Fluffy, creamy-white flowers in spring attract bees, birds and butterflies, followed by edible fruit. Excellent for hedging and screening, and topiary and bonsai.

Soil: Most well-drained soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 5m x width 3m

Syzygium australe Straight and Narrow is a very slender, semi-compact Australian native with a naturally upright, columnar habit. Its dense, tight foliage emerges in rich warm red tones before maturing to glossy green, creating year-round visual interest. In spring and summer, clusters of soft white flowers appear, followed by attractive pink to red fruit that add further ornamental appeal. This elegant lilly pilly provides a native alternative to Italian cypress or pencil pine, making it ideal for narrow spaces where height and structure are desired without excessive width. It is particularly well suited to hedging, screening, feature planting, and large pots or containers. Tip prune while the plant is young to encourage dense foliage growth. Once established, prune yearly or as required to maintain its neat, upright form.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and coastal tolerant. Frost tender.
Size: Height 5-8m x width 1-1.5m

Cherry Surprise is a naturally compact, extremely hardy lilly pilly with striking bright red new growth that contrasts superbly with the older green foliage. Small cream flowers appear in spring and summer. Perfect for hedging, screening or topiary. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape as a dense hedge, and fertilize with a slow-release fertilizer in late winter and early autumn.

Soil: Well-drained soil with added enrichment. Mulch well after planting and water well in dry weather.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1.5m.

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.

Syzygium australe, commonly known as Bush Cherry Lilly Pilly, is a fast-growing evergreen native widely found across Australia. Its oval green leaves emerge bronze before maturing to a deep, glossy green, creating an attractive and dense canopy. Flowering begins in late spring when clusters of soft, white fluffy flowers appear along the branches, attracting bees and other pollinators. These are followed by small fruits that begin pale and ripen to pink or deep red. The sweet berries can be eaten fresh from the tree or used in jams, jellies, muffins, biscuits, cakes and even wine. This versatile plant is widely cultivated for hedging and screening, as it responds well to pruning and can easily be maintained as an edible hedge around 1 m high. Regular trimming encourages fresh new growth and keeps the plant compact and tidy, making it ideal for gardens of all sizes.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4-6m x width 2-3m

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