Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' - Lilly Pilly

Size: 30cm/33cm
Sale price$110.00

Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' is a fast-growing, low-maintenance Australian native ideal for creating dense, lush hedges. Its vibrant evergreen foliage is complemented by striking coppery bronze new growth, making it a gorgeous and eye-catching feature in any garden.

They look excellent when planted as privacy screens or formal hedges and work well for topiary or standalone ornamental trees. Summer brings fluffy cream-white blossoms that attract bees and native birds, boosting your garden’s ecological value.

Thriving in full sun to part shade and adaptable to well-drained soils—including clay and sandy types—this resilient tree is drought and frost tolerant once established. For added landscape interest, 'Backyard Bliss' hedges can be underplanted with shade-tolerant groundcovers or small flowering plants to create layered garden designs.

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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:

1 – 1.5 meters

Expected Growth Pear Year

Approx. 70 – 90 cm/year (Fast)

  • Fast 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 paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' - Lilly Pilly is considered:

  • Dense
  • Upright
Australian Native?

Yes

Flowering Information

Flower Colour: White

Flower Type:

  • Fluffy

Flowering Period

  • Summer
Foliage Type / Shape
  • Glossy

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Here Is What Customers Like You Frequently Ask

FAQ

Q: Why choose ‘Backyard Bliss’ for screening?
A: It’s fast-growing, dense, and keeps its glossy green foliage year-round—perfect for privacy hedging.

Q: Is it resistant to psyllid pests?
A: Yes, ‘Backyard Bliss’ is psyllid-resistant, making it a reliable choice for low-maintenance gardens.

Q: Does it need frequent pruning?
A: Not necessarily. Prune lightly a few times a year to maintain shape and height, especially for hedging.

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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: 2 – 3 meters

Avenue Planting: Not typically used as avenue planting

How to Plant Syzygium paniculatum 'Backyard Bliss' - Lilly Pilly

Planting the Backyard Bliss Lilly Pilly is straightforward:

  1. Location: Choose a spot with well-drained soil, whether it's clay or sandy, in full sun to part shade.
  2. Dig a Hole: Dig a hole that matches the depth of the root ball and twice its width.
  3. Position the Tree: Place the tree in the hole, ensuring it's at the same depth as in the container.
  4. Backfill: Fill the hole with soil and water thoroughly after planting.

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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