Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly

• Screening or Privacy
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Feature Tree

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 4–6 metres

Mature Width: 2–3 metres

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly frost tolerant?

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ produces clusters of small white, fluffy flowers during the warmer months, typically in late spring and summer. These blossoms are followed by glossy red berries that add subtle seasonal interest, complementing its lush green foliage whether grown as a hedge, screen or shaped feature.

Does Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fluffy
• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is Native to Eastern Australia, from Queensland through New South Wales, where Syzygium australe grows naturally in coastal rainforests and along waterways.

Its soft flushes of new growth and summer flowers attract native bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter and nesting space for small birds. The berries that follow are also a food source for fruit-eating birds, making ‘Select’ a strong biodiversity-enhancing choice for hedges, screens and garden borders.

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Syzygium australe ‘Select’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate coastal sands if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and fertility. Avoid heavy clay, compacted soils or poorly drained sites unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can lead to root stress and reduced overall performance. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Is Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering to establish a strong root system. Once established, Syzygium australe ‘Select’ develops good drought tolerance, maintaining dense foliage and a tidy habit through warm, dry periods when planted in well-drained soil. Occasional supplementary watering during prolonged heat will help preserve its vibrancy and long-term vigour.