Syzygium australe 'Select' - Lilly Pilly

Syzygium australe 'Select'

Syzygium australe 'Select' is an native Australian Lilly Pilly variety that is a great go-to variety for hedging and screening.  If you are not fussy on variety these are a great option.

This outstanding variety combines attractive green and copper/bronze new growth foliage, pysllid resistance, and fast-growing performance, making it the perfect choice for gardeners seeking a versatile, low-maintenance native hedging solution.

Growth Size: 4-5m h x 1.5m w

Spacing: Plant these every 80cm apart for a faster forming hedge or further apart for a slower forming hedge

Positioning: Full sun to part shade

Temperament: Light frost tolerant and drought tolerant once established

Perfect for: Hedging, Screening, Topiary

Growth Rate: Fast

Key Features

Syzygium Select showcases attractive compact green foliage. The new growth flush is stunning shades of copper and bronze that gradually transitions to a glossy deep green as they mature, creating a constantly evolving colour palette throughout the seasons.

In spring and summer, delicate fluffy white flowers appear, followed by pink edible berries that persist into autumn, providing year-round seasonal interest and attracting native birds and wildlife.

The Select is exceptionally pest and disease resistant, particularly resistant to psyllid (a common Lilly Pilly pest) and most other pests and diseases. This dual-protection approach means reliable, trouble-free performance year-round with minimal intervention required. You'll spend less time dealing with problems and more time enjoying a beautiful, healthy screen.

Size & Growth

The Select is a fast-growing lilly pilly that establishes quickly and develops density rapidly. Typical mature height reaches typically 4-5 metres.

The compact habit means it doesn't become overly wide or unmanageable.

Space plants approximately 80cm apart for faster hedge formation, or further apart for a slower, more staggered development.

Growing Requirements

Prefers full sun to part shade positioning.

Light frost tolerant, adapting well to most Australian climates.

Drought-tolerant once established - minimal watering needed after initial establishment. 

Perfect Uses

> Hedging and screening

> Formal and informal topiary 

> Bird Attracting

> Native Gardens

Why Choose Select

> Australian Native

> Fast Grower

> Compact growth habit

> Green foliage with bronze new growth

> Seasonal colour, flower, berry interest

> Pysllid resistant and exceptional pest and disease resistance

> Bird and wildlife attracting