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Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly

Name: Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 620.00 AUD
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996 in stock

Size: 100L

100L 75L 40cm

Current Stock Height Guides

40cm: 1.3m – 1.8m Approx.
75L: 1.5m – 1.9m Approx.
100L: 1.5m – 2.4m Approx.

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About Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly

Syzygium australe ‘Select’, commonly called Select Lilly Pilly, is an evergreen shrub to small tree chosen for its dense growth, glossy foliage, and neat form. New leaves flush with a coppery-red tone before maturing to deep green, providing seasonal contrast. In summer, it produces fluffy white flowers that are followed by small pink berries attractive to birds. Mature plants generally reach 4–6 metres in height and 2–3 metres in width, making them highly versatile in residential and civic landscapes.

This variety has a moderate growth rate and is well adapted to a wide range of soils, provided drainage is adequate. It is tolerant of pruning and responds well to regular trimming, making it especially suited for hedging and screening applications. Syzygium australe ‘Select’ is evergreen, requires little maintenance, and once established, will withstand light frost and short dry periods.

They look excellent when planted as a clipped hedge, used as a dense screen, or positioned as a small feature tree in gardens and courtyards. This cultivar is also valuable in urban plantings and along boundaries where consistent form and foliage coverage are required.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

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

Mature Height & Width

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).

Frost Tolerance

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.

Flowering Information

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.

Native Information

Is Syzygium australe ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly an Australian Native? 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.

Wildlife Value

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.

Sunlight Information

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

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preffered Soil

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.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Select Lilly Pilly

Genus: Syzygium

Botanical Species: Syzygium australe

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Syzygium australe ‘Select’

Landscape Uses

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.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny to partly shaded site with well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly shallower.
Add compost or organic matter to the soil before planting.
Water deeply after planting and mulch to conserve soil moisture.
Trim lightly after planting to encourage bushy growth.

Hedging & Screening: Space 1 – 1.5 m apart
Feature Planting: Space 2 – 3 m apart

Water regularly during establishment, then reduce to occasional deep watering.
Apply slow-release native fertiliser in spring and summer.
Prune after flowering or new flushes to maintain density and shape.

Sandy soils: Performs well with regular watering and mulching.
Loamy soils: Excellent growth and foliage colour with minimal inputs.
Clay soils: Tolerates light clay if drainage is improved.
Coastal soils: Handles mild coastal exposure with protection.
Poor soils: Benefits from organic soil improvement before planting.

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

Medium Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

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

Thrives in

Full Sun
Part Shade

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

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.