{"title":"KENT HEDGING TREES","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"syzygium-paniculatum-backyard-bliss-lilly-pilly","title":"Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' Lilly Pilly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSyzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing, low-maintenance Australian native ideal for creating dense, lush hedges. Its vibrant evergreen foliage is complemented by striking coppery bronze new growth, making it a gorgeous and eye-catching feature in any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey look excellent when planted as privacy screens or formal hedges and work well for topiary or standalone ornamental trees. Summer brings fluffy cream-white blossoms that attract bees and native birds, boosting your garden's ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThriving in full sun to part shade and adaptable to well-drained soils, including clay and sandy types, this resilient tree is drought and frost tolerant once established. For added landscape interest, 'Backyard Bliss' hedges can be underplanted with shade-tolerant groundcovers or small flowering plants to create layered garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' Lilly Pilly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow tall does Backyard Bliss Lilly Pilly grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eBackyard Bliss reaches 4-5 metres tall and around 2 metres wide at maturity. With regular trimming it can be maintained at any height between 1.5 and 4 metres, making it one of the most versatile lilly pilly varieties for Australian hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow fast does Backyard Bliss grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eBackyard Bliss is a fast-growing cultivar, adding roughly 1 metre of growth per year once established in good conditions. Expect a usable privacy hedge within 18-24 months from 45L pot size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Backyard Bliss for a hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePlant 60-80cm apart for a dense, fast-establishing formal hedge. For a looser informal screen, 1 metre spacing also works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Backyard Bliss psyllid resistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Backyard Bliss is one of the most psyllid-resistant lilly pilly varieties available, which is the main reason it outperforms older Syzygium cultivars across Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eCan Backyard Bliss grow in pots?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Backyard Bliss performs well in large pots (minimum 50L) and is widely used as a balcony screen or potted formal hedge with regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWill Backyard Bliss attract birds and pollinators?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. The summer cream-white flowers attract native birds, bees, and pollinators, and the dense evergreen canopy provides shelter and nesting habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":44247941120199,"sku":"SYZPANBACBLI30CM\/33CM","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm\/45L","offer_id":44247941087431,"sku":"SYZPANBACBLI40CM\/45L","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70L","offer_id":44247941054663,"sku":"SYZPANBACBLI70L","price":440.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":43498763714759,"sku":"SYZPANBACBLI100L","price":620.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":46213481988295,"sku":"SYZPANBACBLI150L","price":780.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44938361307335,"sku":"SYZPANBACBLI200L","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/BACKYARDBLISS-key.png?v=1759206431"},{"product_id":"ficus-flash","title":"Ficus Hillii Flash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFicus hillii 'Flash'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing evergreen commonly used for dense hedging, privacy screening, and pleaching. With lime-green new growth that contrasts against its glossy, dark green foliage, it delivers a clean, structured look suited to residential and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is valued for its compact form, fast establishment, and low maintenance requirements. It responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it easy to maintain at a consistent height and shape, ideal for boundary lines, green walls, or formal hedges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun to part shade and performs reliably across a range of soil types. Once established, it holds its structure well and delivers consistent coverage throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFicus 'Flash' is one of our best sellers\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen regularly by landscapers, councils and developers for projects that demand fast results, clean structure, and minimal upkeep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0efed;padding:26px 28px;margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash or Hillii?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ficus Hillii 'Flash' holds a more upright, compact form with vivid lime-green new growth contrasting against deep glossy foliage, perfect for formal hedges, pleaching and structured streetscapes. The original \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ficus-hillii-weeping-fig\" style=\"color:#2a2a2a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eFicus Hillii\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as Hill's Weeping Fig, has a softer, denser weeping habit better suited to natural, flowing screens and shaded canopies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Ficus Hillii Flash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow tall does Ficus Hillii Flash grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eFicus Hillii Flash grows to 6-10 metres but is most commonly kept clipped between 2 and 5 metres as a formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow fast does Ficus Hillii Flash grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlash is one of the fastest-growing hedging trees in Australia, adding up to 1.5 metres per year in optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eAre Ficus Flash roots invasive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eLike all ficus, Flash has vigorous roots. Plant at least 4 metres from buildings, paving, and pipes. For tighter areas, use large above-ground planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Ficus Flash for a hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePlant 60-80cm apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Ficus Flash and standard Ficus Hillii?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlash is more upright, compact, and faster to establish, while standard Hillii has a softer weeping habit. Flash is the preferred choice for formal hedges and pleached screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Ficus Flash suitable for pleaching?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Flash is one of the most popular pleaching trees in Australia thanks to its dense upright form and excellent response to pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"30cm\/33cm","offer_id":44247939612871,"sku":"FICHILFLA30cm\/33cm","price":120.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm -  Batch A - QLD","offer_id":45587722928327,"sku":"FICHILFLA40CM-BatchA-QLD","price":290.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40cm - Batch B - VIC","offer_id":44247939547335,"sku":"FICHILFLA40cm-BATCHB-VIC","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70L - Batch A","offer_id":44247939514567,"sku":"FICHILFLA70L-BatchA","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"70L - Batch B","offer_id":46172391997639,"sku":"FICHILFLA70L-BatchB","price":430.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L - Batch A (Super Premium)","offer_id":44247939449031,"sku":"FICHILFLA100L-BatchA(SUPERPREMIUM)","price":620.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L - Batch B","offer_id":45290181820615,"sku":"FICHILFLA100L-BatchB","price":560.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":44247939416263,"sku":"FICHILFLA150L","price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":44247939383495,"sku":"FICHILFLA200L","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":43183616983239,"sku":"FICHILFLA400L","price":4100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":46340397170887,"sku":"FICHILFLA1000L","price":6700.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/FICUSFLASH.png?v=1771292483"},{"product_id":"ficus-microcarpa-flash-pleached-ficus","title":"Ficus microcarpa ‘Flash’ – Pleached Ficus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eFicus microcarpa ‘Flash’ in pleached form is a structured evergreen tree trained with a clear stem and a flat, elevated canopy. The foliage is glossy, deep green and dense, forming a clean architectural panel once established. This trained form creates a refined living screen while allowing clear space beneath the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eIt performs best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils with consistent moisture during establishment. Ficus ‘Flash’ is well suited to warm temperate and subtropical climates and tolerates heat, wind, and urban environments. Regular trimming maintains the pleached framework and encourages dense canopy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eThey look excellent when used for formal screening, courtyard boundaries, and structured garden design in residential and commercial landscapes. This form is commonly specified where privacy is required without sacrificing open ground space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"90L","offer_id":46253367656647,"sku":"FICMICFLA90L","price":720.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"ficus-hillii-flash-sale","title":"Ficus Hillii Flash - SALE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFicus hillii 'Flash'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing evergreen commonly used for dense hedging, privacy screening, and pleaching. With lime-green new growth that contrasts against its glossy dark green foliage, it delivers a clean structured look suited to residential and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is valued for its compact form, fast establishment, and low maintenance requirements. It responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it easy to maintain at a consistent height and shape, ideal for boundary lines, green walls, and formal hedges. It grows best in full sun to part shade and performs reliably across a range of soil types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFicus 'Flash' is one of our best sellers, chosen regularly by landscapers, councils, and developers for projects that demand fast results, clean structure, and minimal upkeep. Like all figs it has vigorous roots, so plant well clear of pipes and paving, or use large above-ground planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f0efed;padding:26px 28px;margin:32px 0;\"\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.7;color:#2a2a2a;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlash or Hillii?\u003c\/strong\u003e Ficus Hillii 'Flash' holds a more upright, compact form with vivid lime-green new growth, perfect for formal hedges, pleaching and structured streetscapes. The original \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ficus-hillii-weeping-fig\" style=\"color:#2a2a2a;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eFicus Hillii\u003c\/a\u003e, also known as Hill's Weeping Fig, has a softer, denser weeping habit better suited to natural flowing screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid #e0dfdc;text-transform:uppercase;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:#7a7a7a;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Ficus Hillii Flash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow tall does Ficus Hillii Flash grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eFicus Hillii Flash grows to 6-10 metres but is most commonly kept clipped between 2 and 5 metres as a formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow fast does Ficus Hillii Flash grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlash is one of the fastest-growing hedging trees in Australia, adding up to 1.5 metres per year in optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eAre Ficus Flash roots invasive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eLike all ficus, Flash has vigorous roots. Plant at least 4 metres from buildings, paving, and pipes. For tighter areas, use large above-ground planters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eHow far apart should I plant Ficus Flash for a hedge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003ePlant 60-80cm apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eWhat is the difference between Ficus Flash and standard Ficus Hillii?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eFlash is more upright, compact, and faster to establish, while standard Hillii has a softer weeping habit. Flash is the preferred choice for formal hedges and pleached screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e8e7e4;padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:#1a1a1a;\"\u003eIs Ficus Flash suitable for pleaching?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:#3a3a3a;\"\u003eYes. Flash is one of the most popular pleaching trees in Australia thanks to its dense upright form and excellent response to pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"200L - SALE BATCH - DISCOUNTED","offer_id":46501012832455,"sku":"FICHILFLA100L-BatchB","price":740.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/FICUSFLASH.png?v=1771292483"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/collections\/LANDSCAPE_SOMERSET_11_0db4176e-ed17-4f65-a842-0158f38322b3.png?v=1770190726","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/collections\/somerset-hedging-trees-copy-2.oembed","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}