Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly

• Screening or Privacy
• Shrubs
• Council or Civic Landscapes
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
• Windbreak
• Driveway Border

Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly works in an:

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

Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 5m - 8m Approximately

Mature Width: 1.0M – 1.5 meters

Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 70 cm/year. (Moderate).

Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly is expected to grow Approx. 40 – 70 cm/year. (Moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

Is Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly frost tolerant?

Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - 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)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Syzygium australe ‘Straight & Narrow’ produces clusters of small white, fluffy flowers in the warmer months, typically late spring and summer. These blooms are followed by glossy red berries that add subtle seasonal interest and contrast beautifully with the plant’s rich green foliage, especially when clipped into its signature narrow form.

Does Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly is Native to Native to eastern Australia, where Syzygium australe grows in subtropical rainforests. ‘Straight & Narrow’ is a compact, columnar cultivar bred for narrow sites and urban screening.

Its soft flushes of new growth and summer flowers attract native bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects, while the dense, upright foliage provides excellent shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds. The berries that follow also feed fruit-eating birds, making ‘Straight & Narrow’ a valuable choice for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Syzygium australe ‘Straight & Narrow’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate coastal or lighter sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention and fertility. Avoid heavy clay, compacted or poorly drained conditions unless significantly improved, as poor soil aeration can cause root stress and reduce growth. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.

Is Syzygium australe 'Straight & Narrow' - Lilly Pilly Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering to establish properly. Once established, ‘Straight & Narrow’ develops good drought tolerance, maintaining its tall, slender habit and dense foliage through warm, dry periods when grown in well-drained soil. Occasional supplementary watering during extended heat helps preserve its lush appearance and long-term vigour.