Evergreen · Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature size: 5m–10m high × 4m–8m wide
Most loved for its striking red strawberry-like fruit and clusters of white to pinkish flowers that often appear at the same time as the fruit.
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Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
Not sure about Strawberry Tree? See also Canary Madrone, Canary Islands Strawberry Tree ↗ or Luscious Water Gum ↗
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Arbutus unedo, the Strawberry Tree, is a broad evergreen tree or large shrub with a rounded, spreading crown and shredding reddish-brown bark. Glossy dark green leaves hold their colour all year. In autumn it carries drooping clusters of white to pale pink bell-shaped flowers alongside the red, rough-skinned fruit from the previous season.
Mature size is 5 to 10 metres tall and 4 to 8 metres wide, with growth of 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It takes full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, including limy ones, provided drainage is reasonable. It is genuinely frost hardy and copes with drought, salt wind and coastal sand once established.
Use it as a feature tree, a clipped or informal hedge at 1 to 1.5 metres apart, or a screen in dry and coastal gardens. It responds well to pruning, so it can be raised into a multi-stemmed small tree to show the bark. Year round foliage and autumn flower and fruit together make it a hard-working evergreen.
About Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo is an evergreen tree or large shrub from the Mediterranean and western Ireland, in the family Ericaceae. It is called the Strawberry Tree for its round red fruit, which looks like a strawberry but is unrelated. Peeling reddish bark, glossy leaves and autumn bell-shaped flowers are its main ornamental features.
It reaches 5 to 10 metres tall and 4 to 8 metres wide at maturity, forming a broad rounded canopy. Growth is around 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It is easily held at 2 to 3 metres as a hedge or clipped shrub, and old specimens develop the twisted multi-stemmed trunks the species is known for.
It is fully evergreen and keeps its glossy dark green leaves through winter, which is why it is used for screening where year round cover matters. Individual leaves are shed gradually rather than all at once. The bark peels through the warmer months, revealing smoother reddish wood underneath.
Yes. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter clipped hedge. It takes pruning well and reshoots readily from old wood, so it can be brought back if it gets away. Regular clipping does reduce flowering and fruiting, which is the trade-off.
It is one of the hardier broadleaf evergreens and handles regular frost once established, including the conditions found in the Adelaide Hills, central Victoria and the Southern Tablelands. Young plants benefit from shelter in their first winter. Cold combined with waterlogged soil is far more damaging than cold on its own.
The fruit is edible but mild and grainy, and it is best used for jams, jellies or liqueur rather than eaten fresh. Its botanical name translates roughly as I eat one, which gives a fair idea of the flavour. Birds are far more enthusiastic about it, and it is a useful late season food source.
Prune in late winter, removing dead wood and thinning the crown, or lift the lower branches to expose the trunks. Water through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. Feed lightly in spring with a complete fertiliser and mulch the root zone. Rake up fallen fruit near paving to avoid staining.
| Mature height | 5m to 10m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 4m to 8m |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Growth per year | 30cm to 60cm per year |
| Frost | Frost Sensitive |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Rounded · Spreading |
| Uses | Feature Tree · Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots · Shrubs · Driveway Border |
| Rootball width & depth | View dimensions → |
Evergreen (foliage year round)
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree works in an:
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height: 5m to 10m
Mature Width: 4m to 8m
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year.
They are considered to have a:
Is Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree frost tolerant?
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots.
Arbutus unedo produces clusters of creamy-white, urn-shaped flowers through autumn and early winter. These elegant bell-like blooms hang beneath the foliage and are followed by rounded red fruit, creating a unique overlapping display of flowers and berries.
Does Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Pink
No
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree is Native to The Mediterranean region and western Europe, from Ireland to Portugal, where it grows in coastal scrub, rocky hillsides, and open woodlands.
Its nectar-rich flowers attract native bees and pollinating insects, while the colourful fruit provides food for fruit-eating birds. The dense evergreen foliage also creates excellent shelter and habitat, contributing to a biodiverse and wildlife-friendly garden.
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree will thrive best in:
Arbutus unedo performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained positions unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops strong drought resilience.
Is Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Arbutus unedo develops strong drought tolerance. It thrives in dry, coastal and Mediterranean-style conditions and maintains its evergreen canopy with minimal supplementary watering.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference. Container dimensions can vary by supplier and batch.
* Heights are approximate and vary between individual trees.
1.5m - 1.8m Approx.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum...
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum...
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
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Ligularia reniformis carries enormous glossy kidney-shaped leaves that give a shaded garden the bold tropical texture usually only available in full sun. The Tractor Seat Plant is grown for foliage first, with tall stems of bright yellow daisy flowers through summer as a bonus. Ligularia reniformis forms a...
Ligularia reniformis carries enormous glossy kidney-shaped leaves that give a shaded garden the bold tropical texture usually only available in full sun. The Tractor Seat Plant is grown for foliage first, with tall stems of bright yellow daisy flowers through summer as a bonus.
Ligularia reniformis forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, spreading slowly at 10 to 20 centimetres per year. That steady habit makes it reliable as a mass underplanting beneath established trees, an edging along a shaded path, or a single specimen in a large pot.
This is a full shade plant. It wants consistent moisture and protection from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves, and it is frost sensitive, so in cold districts it needs a protected position. Given shade and water it is close to maintenance free.
About Ligularia reniformis
It forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. The individual leaves can reach 40 centimetres across, which is where the bold texture comes from.
The common name comes from the large round kidney-shaped leaves, which resemble the seat of an old tractor. The botanical name reniformis means kidney-shaped.
Yes. It performs best in full shade and will scorch in hot afternoon sun. It is one of the most useful foliage plants available for genuinely dark positions.
Tall stems of bright yellow daisy-like flowers rise well above the foliage through summer. The foliage remains the main feature for the rest of the year.
No. It is frost sensitive and may be damaged by frost. In cold districts plant it in a protected position, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.
It wants consistently moist soil and does not tolerate drying out. Mulch well and water regularly through summer, particularly in pots and under established trees where roots compete.
Plant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a continuous shaded groundcover mass. Closer spacing fills in faster but the clumps will crowd within a few seasons.
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Buxus microphylla var. japonica, sold as Japanese Box, is a dense evergreen shrub clipped here into clean topiary balls. The small, rounded, mid green leaves sit tightly along short stems, so the surface holds a crisp edge after cutting. Growth is naturally compact, which is what allows the...
Buxus microphylla var. japonica, sold as Japanese Box, is a dense evergreen shrub clipped here into clean topiary balls. The small, rounded, mid green leaves sit tightly along short stems, so the surface holds a crisp edge after cutting. Growth is naturally compact, which is what allows the ball shape to hold between trims.
It grows in full sun to part shade and accepts most soils that drain, from sandy loam through to improved clay. Cool temperate, temperate and subtropical districts all suit it, and established plants handle light to moderate frost. Growth runs about 15 to 25 centimetres a year, slow enough that the shape stays where you put it.
Balls are used to edge beds and paths, mark an entry, sit either side of a doorway, or repeat down a courtyard to give a planting rhythm. They also underplant feature trees neatly. Because the form arrives already grown, a bed reads finished from the day it goes in rather than years later.
About Japanese Box Topiary Balls
It is Buxus microphylla var. japonica grown on and clipped into a sphere. The plant does the same job as any box shrub, evergreen, small leaved and tolerant of cutting, but it arrives already shaped. Ball diameters run from around 30 centimetres up to large advanced specimens, and the shape is then held with two trims a year.
The ball is held at whatever diameter it is clipped to, commonly 30 to 70 centimetres, with larger specimens available in bigger containers. In the ground, overall height sits close to the ball diameter. Left entirely unclipped the species would slowly reach roughly 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide over many years.
About 15 to 25 centimetres a year, which is slow to moderate. That pace is an advantage in topiary because the outline drifts gradually rather than running away between cuts. Two trims a year, one in early spring and one in late summer, are usually enough to keep the surface tight and the profile even.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest, tightest surface, which matters when the appeal of the plant is a clean clipped edge. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch and bronzing. Deep shade thins the growth out and the ball loses its crisp outline.
Yes. Established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, which covers most temperate and cool temperate gardens including Canberra, Melbourne and the southern tablelands. Newly planted stock is more exposed, so water it well going into winter and mulch the root zone. Any frost burnt tips can simply be trimmed off in spring.
Yes, they are one of the better plants for a container. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single ball for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a quality potting mix, water once the top few centimetres dry out, and feed in spring and again in summer. Repot or refresh the mix every few years.
Trim twice a year with sharp shears, cutting lightly and often rather than hard. Feed in early spring with a slow release fertiliser and keep water up through summer. Mulch to about 50 millimetres, keeping it clear of the stem. Watch for box psyllid on soft new growth and treat early if the tips start to cup.
Arbutus canariensis, the Canary Madrone or Canary Islands Strawberry Tree, is an evergreen tree with peeling cinnamon to red bark over smooth new wood. Serrated dark green leaves are long and leathery, and clusters of white flowers flushed with pink open in autumn and winter. Round red fruit...
Arbutus canariensis, the Canary Madrone or Canary Islands Strawberry Tree, is an evergreen tree with peeling cinnamon to red bark over smooth new wood. Serrated dark green leaves are long and leathery, and clusters of white flowers flushed with pink open in autumn and winter. Round red fruit follows and hangs into the next season.
It reaches 5 to 10 metres tall and 3 to 6 metres wide, growing about 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Give it full sun to part shade and soil that drains freely, since it will not tolerate heavy wet ground. It handles salt-laden wind, light frost and dry summers, which suits Mediterranean and warm temperate districts.
The bark makes it worth using where it can be seen up close, so courtyards, entries and raised beds all work well. It also holds up as a street or civic tree in dry exposed sites. Young plants can be grown in large pots for several years. Space feature specimens 3 to 4 metres apart.
About Canary Madrone
Arbutus canariensis is an evergreen tree from the Canary Islands, in the family Ericaceae, known as the Canary Madrone or Canary Islands Strawberry Tree. It is grown for its peeling cinnamon-red bark, long serrated dark green leaves, pink-tinged white flowers and red strawberry-like fruit. It is a close relative of the more common Arbutus unedo.
It reaches 5 to 10 metres tall and 3 to 6 metres wide at maturity, forming a rounded to upright crown. Growth is around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it takes time to reach the upper end of that range. In pots or restricted root space it stays considerably smaller.
Flowering runs through autumn and into winter, roughly March to July, with hanging clusters of white flowers tinged pink. Fruit forms after flowering and ripens slowly to red over the following months, so flowers and fruit often appear on the tree together. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun.
The red, rough-skinned fruit is edible but bland, more of an ornamental feature than a crop. Birds take it readily, which is a fair reason to plant the tree in habitat gardens. Fallen fruit can stain paving and is slippery underfoot, so allow for that when siting the tree near a path or driveway.
Full sun gives the densest crown, the best bark colour and the heaviest flowering. It will also grow in part shade, particularly in hot inland gardens where afternoon protection reduces stress. What it will not accept is deep shade combined with wet soil, which leads to thin growth and root problems.
Yes. It tolerates salt spray and coastal wind well and is often used in Mediterranean-style seaside planting. Sandy coastal soils suit its need for sharp drainage. In front line positions the crown may stay lower and denser than it would inland, which is usually an advantage rather than a problem.
Water regularly through the first two summers, then it manages on rainfall in most seasons. Feed lightly in spring with a complete fertiliser and mulch to keep the root zone cool. Prune only to lift the crown or remove dead wood, since the natural shape and the exposed bark are the point of the tree.
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' / Watergum Trees is a dependable choice for structured feature and street tree planting in urban and coastal landscapes. Its compact, upright form with dense, glossy evergreen foliage and striking copper-bronze new growth creates year-round visual interest and clean architectural lines. Growing 7-10 metres tall...
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' / Watergum Trees is a dependable choice for structured feature and street tree planting in urban and coastal landscapes. Its compact, upright form with dense, glossy evergreen foliage and striking copper-bronze new growth creates year-round visual interest and clean architectural lines.
Growing 7-10 metres tall with a 4-5 metre spread, it thrives in full sun to part shade and tolerates coastal exposure, urban pollution, and moderate drought. Its fragrant yellow flowers in late spring to summer add seasonal appeal.
For greater landscape impact, plant 'Luscious' with low-growing groundcovers or shade-tolerant shrubs beneath to enhance layered texture and biodiversity. Its tidy habit and pruning tolerance make it ideal for formal streetscapes, courtyards, or informal screening in medium to large gardens.
About Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' Watergum
Luscious grows to 7-10 metres tall with a 4-5 metre spread, with a compact upright form.
Luscious has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
Yes. Luscious is widely used by Australian councils as a street tree thanks to its tolerance of urban pollution, coastal exposure, and tight pavement conditions.
Yes. Tristaniopsis laurina is an Australian native, naturally found along watercourses on the east coast.
Fragrant yellow flowers appear in late spring to summer, typically November to January.
Plant 1.5-2 metres apart for a continuous canopy or row, or 3-4 metres for individual feature trees.
Luscious handles light to moderate frost once established, which suits most temperate and coastal gardens along the east coast. Young trees are more sensitive, so protect them through their first winter or two in areas that get regular heavy frost. In cold inland districts, plant in a sheltered position with good drainage and mulch the root zone to keep soil temperatures steadier.
Waterhousea floribunda 'Warners Select' (Weeping Lilly Pilly) is a fast-growing Australian native tree for informal hedging, screening and boundary planting. It has dense, glossy, weeping foliage with pink to wine-coloured new growth, and gives year-round privacy and wind protection. Warners Select is a selected form with a bushier,...
Waterhousea floribunda 'Warners Select' (Weeping Lilly Pilly) is a fast-growing Australian native tree for informal hedging, screening and boundary planting. It has dense, glossy, weeping foliage with pink to wine-coloured new growth, and gives year-round privacy and wind protection. Warners Select is a selected form with a bushier, stronger habit than the standard species.
It grows 8 to 12 metres tall and up to 7 metres wide, and regular pruning keeps it much smaller. It suits urban gardens, poolside planting, rural boundaries and streetscapes, and the dense canopy screens views and helps buffer noise. The fluffy white summer flowers attract bees and other insects, and the pink to red berries that follow attract birds. It grows in most well-drained soils in full sun to part shade, and needs little maintenance.
Once established it is moderately drought tolerant, but it performs best with regular watering in dry periods. It tolerates light frost once established, though frost can damage new growth. Avoid areas with regular heavy frost.
About Waterhousea floribunda Weeping Lilly Pilly
Waterhousea floribunda grows 8 to 12 metres tall and up to 7 metres wide, with a weeping habit. Regular pruning keeps it much lower.
It is fast-growing, adding about 60 to 90 centimetres per year once established in suitable conditions.
Yes. It suits tall informal hedges, privacy screens and windbreaks where a weeping look is wanted. For tighter formal hedging, Syzygium varieties hold a cleaner shape.
It tolerates light frost once established, but frost can damage new growth. It is best suited to temperate and subtropical Australian climates. Avoid areas with regular heavy frost.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter hedge.
Yes. The fluffy white summer flowers attract bees and other pollinators, the pink to red berries that follow attract birds, and the dense canopy gives shelter and nesting habitat.
Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' 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. They look excellent when planted as privacy screens or formal...
Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' 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.
They 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.
Thriving 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.
About Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' Lilly Pilly
Backyard 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.
Backyard 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.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense, fast-establishing formal hedge. For a looser informal screen, 1 metre spacing also works well.
Yes. 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.
Yes. 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.
Yes. The summer cream-white flowers attract native birds, bees, and pollinators, and the dense evergreen canopy provides shelter and nesting habitat.
Trim two to three times through the warmer months to keep a formal hedge dense and even, starting while the plants are young so the base fills out properly. Light, regular clipping gives a better result than one hard cut. Backyard Bliss shoots readily from older wood, so it recovers well if you need to bring a hedge back down in height.
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Arbutus unedo, the Strawberry Tree, is a broad evergreen tree or large shrub with a rounded, spreading crown and shredding reddish-brown bark. Glossy dark green leaves hold their colour all year. In autumn it carries drooping clusters of white to pale pink bell-shaped flowers alongside the red, rough-skinned fruit from the previous season.
Mature size is 5 to 10 metres tall and 4 to 8 metres wide, with growth of 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It takes full sun to part shade and tolerates a wide range of soils, including limy ones, provided drainage is reasonable. It is genuinely frost hardy and copes with drought, salt wind and coastal sand once established.
Use it as a feature tree, a clipped or informal hedge at 1 to 1.5 metres apart, or a screen in dry and coastal gardens. It responds well to pruning, so it can be raised into a multi-stemmed small tree to show the bark. Year round foliage and autumn flower and fruit together make it a hard-working evergreen.
About Strawberry Tree
Arbutus unedo is an evergreen tree or large shrub from the Mediterranean and western Ireland, in the family Ericaceae. It is called the Strawberry Tree for its round red fruit, which looks like a strawberry but is unrelated. Peeling reddish bark, glossy leaves and autumn bell-shaped flowers are its main ornamental features.
It reaches 5 to 10 metres tall and 4 to 8 metres wide at maturity, forming a broad rounded canopy. Growth is around 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It is easily held at 2 to 3 metres as a hedge or clipped shrub, and old specimens develop the twisted multi-stemmed trunks the species is known for.
It is fully evergreen and keeps its glossy dark green leaves through winter, which is why it is used for screening where year round cover matters. Individual leaves are shed gradually rather than all at once. The bark peels through the warmer months, revealing smoother reddish wood underneath.
Yes. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter clipped hedge. It takes pruning well and reshoots readily from old wood, so it can be brought back if it gets away. Regular clipping does reduce flowering and fruiting, which is the trade-off.
It is one of the hardier broadleaf evergreens and handles regular frost once established, including the conditions found in the Adelaide Hills, central Victoria and the Southern Tablelands. Young plants benefit from shelter in their first winter. Cold combined with waterlogged soil is far more damaging than cold on its own.
The fruit is edible but mild and grainy, and it is best used for jams, jellies or liqueur rather than eaten fresh. Its botanical name translates roughly as I eat one, which gives a fair idea of the flavour. Birds are far more enthusiastic about it, and it is a useful late season food source.
Prune in late winter, removing dead wood and thinning the crown, or lift the lower branches to expose the trunks. Water through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells. Feed lightly in spring with a complete fertiliser and mulch the root zone. Rake up fallen fruit near paving to avoid staining.
