Syzygium australe 'Select'

Syzygium australe 'Select,' known as Select Lilly Pilly, is a native evergreen shrub that has been carefully selected for its compact growth habit and attractive features. Originating from the east coast of Queensland and New South Wales, this cultivar stands out with its tightly growing foliage, adorned with bronze-toned new growth. Select Lilly Pilly blooms with delicate white flowers, followed by the emergence of deep pink-red berries, adding both ornamental value and wildlife attraction to your garden.

Common Name: Select Lilly Pilly

Mature Height (meters): 3 - 5 meters (typically clipped to preferred height)

Mature Width (meters): 1.5 - 2 meters

Spacing: Plant with sufficient spacing for optimal growth.

Foliage: The foliage of 'Select' is compact and bushy, featuring slightly larger and darker leaves. New growth emerges in a charming bronze hue, providing a stunning contrast.

Flowering Period: Delicate white flowers grace the shrub, followed by the development of deep pink-red berries.

Form/Habit: Select Lilly Pilly is naturally bushy and well-suited for hedging, shaping, and screening purposes.

Uses: This cultivar is an excellent choice for creating hedges, shaping topiaries, or providing privacy screens. Its compact growth habit and resistance to psyllids make it particularly appealing for landscaping.

Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen

Tolerates: Select Lilly Pilly is tough and can tolerate light frosts. It adapts to various positions and conditions.

Growth Rate: Moderate

Drought Hardy: While it can withstand periods of dryness, it benefits from regular watering, especially during establishment.

Sun: Ideal in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Maintenance: Low to moderate

Water Requirement: Keep the shrub well-mulched and adequately watered until it becomes established.