Syzygium australe 'Select' - Lilly Pilly Select
- Mature height: 3m-5m tall.
- Recommended spacing for hedging / screening: 60cm-1m apart / 1m-2m apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun/partial shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast.
Uses
Hedges, privacy screening, street tree, native gardens, topiary.
Tolerant
Heavy pruning, coastal conditions, light frost and short droughts once established.
Noteworthy
Psyllid resistant, native cultivar, attracts wildlife (birds, bees and other pollinators), edible berries, Evergreen (doesn't drop all it's foliage every year).
Colour/Growth form
Compact glossy dark green leaves - New foliage is lighter Green. White fluffy flowers followed by Pink-red berries. Leaves are pointier shaped and it has a more upright/formal growth pattern compared to the 'Resilience' variety. Very dense foliage making it perfect for hedging.
What is Lilly Pilly Select?
Lilly Pilly Select is the perfect plant for creating a privacy screen or well manicured hedge. It is a great alternative to Lilly Pilly Resilience and is resilient to psyllids. Very hardy evergreen shrub known for their glossy foliage and clusters of white fluffy flowers,
Buying Lilly Pillys in Queensland
If you’re looking to buy Lilly Pillys in Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast, explore our wide range of vibrant cultivars perfect for creating lush, evergreen hedges and privacy screens. Lilly Pilly trees thrive in both garden beds and pots, making them ideal for a variety of landscapes. These hardy Australian native cultivars grow quickly to form dense hedges, providing beauty and function year-round. With moderate watering and occasional pruning, they’re an easy, low-maintenance choice for enhancing outdoor spaces across South East Queensland, from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Plant care tips for Lilly Pilly Select
Keep your lilly pilly healthy and looking its best with occasional pruning, regular watering, and a boost of fertiliser during the warmer months to encourage strong, vibrant growth. They can be trimmed to maintain your preferred hedge height and shape. Whether planted in the ground or grown in pots, lilly pillys are versatile and will bring lush colour and structure to your garden all year round.
For more info check out our Lilly Pilly Planting & Care Guide
