Syzygium australe 'Winter Lights' - Lilly Pilly

Size: 150L
Sale price$700.00

Syzygium australe ‘Winter Lights’ is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub or small tree known for its striking ornamental colour and dense form. Its new growth bursts with vivid bronze, orange, and red hues before maturing to glossy deep green, creating excellent seasonal contrast.

They look excellent when used as narrow hedges, privacy screens, or in formal garden settings where vibrant colour and structure are desired. Suited to full sun or part shade, it thrives in well-drained soils including coastal sands and clays. Summer brings fluffy white flowers followed by red berries that attract birds, adding ecological value.

For extra impact, ‘Winter Lights’ can be underplanted with shade-tolerant groundcovers or small perennials to soften the base and create layered textures in urban or residential landscapes. Low maintenance and moderate drought tolerance make it a practical and beautiful choice for contemporary gardens.

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About This Tree

Botanical Profile

Explore the essential characteristics and growth habits of this plant, curated to assist you in making an inspired and confident choice for your landscape.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height


3 m – 4 m

Mature Width:

2 m – 3 m

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 40 – 70 cm/year. (Moderate)

  • Medium Growth Rate
Evergreen/ Deciduous

Evergreen (foliage year round)

Frost Tolerance

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

Sunlight Tolerance
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
Form & Shape

Syzygium australe 'Winter Lights' - Lilly Pilly is considered:

  • Shrub
Australian Native?

Yes

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: White

Flower Type:

  • Fluffy

Flowering Period

  • Spring
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Glossy

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Q: What makes ‘Winter Lights’ stand out from other Lilly Pilly varieties?
A: Its vivid red-orange new growth and narrow form make it ideal for modern landscapes needing both colour and space-efficiency.

Q: Is ‘Winter Lights’ a good hedge plant?
A: Absolutely — its dense, upright habit is perfect for narrow hedging and screening.

Q: Does it tolerate coastal or urban conditions?
A: Yes, it performs well in coastal locations, is psyllid resistant, and tolerates urban pollution and light frost.

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Planting Guide

Plant Spacing

Hedging & Screening: 1m spacing for dense hedge or up to 1.5m for more informal

Feature Tree: 1.5 – 2.5 meters

Avenue Planting: Not typically used as avenue planting

How to Plant Syzygium australe 'Winter Lights' - Lilly Pilly

Site Selection: Choose a well-draining location with sufficient sunlight or partial shade.

Planting Hole: Dig a hole as deep as the root ball and two to three times wider. Place the tree at the same depth as it was in the container.

Backfill: Replace soil around the root ball, gently tamping it down. Water thoroughly after planting.

Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and control weeds.

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)

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