Syzygium Australe (Lilly Pilly 'Firescreen')
Syzygium Australe (Lilly Pilly 'Firescreen')
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Syzygium Australe (Lilly Pilly 'Firescreen') is a stunning evergreen shrub or small tree renowned for its dense, fast-growing foliage, making it a popular choice for hedges and screens. Its glossy green leaves are complemented by bronze new growth, adding warmth and vibrancy to gardens. During the warmer months, it produces small, fluffy white flowers, followed by edible red or purple berries, which attract birds and pollinators.
Perfect for formal or informal hedging, Syzygium Australe (Lilly Pilly 'Firescreen') thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to most soil types. Low-maintenance and hardy, it is resistant to pests like psyllids and can be pruned to shape, making it ideal for creating privacy or windbreaks.
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Mature height
3-5 meters
Mature width
1-2 meters
Spacing
1 meter for dense hedges
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with bronze new growth, white flowers, and red to purple berries
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer (September to February)
Sun tolerance
Thrives in full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance; prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Drought-tolerant once established.