Lilly Pilly Comparison

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Compare Resilience, Straight & Narrow, Big Red & Select

Choosing the right Syzygium australe (Lilly Pilly) makes all the difference for Brisbane and South-East Queensland gardens. Compare growth rate, hedge spacing, colour and psyllid resistance below.

🌿 Quick Comparison Table

Variety Habit & Size Growth Rate* Typical Hedge Height Spacing Psyllid Resistance New Growth Colour
Resilience Dense rounded form ~H3–5m × W2–3m Moderate–fast 30–60cm/yr 1.5–3m 1.0m High Copper → green
Straight & Narrow Slim columnar H3–6m × W0.8–1.2m  Fast 80-100cm/yr 2–3m 1.0m High Bronze red flush
Big Red Upright full H4–6m × W3–4m

Moderate–fast 30–60cm/yr

 2–3m dense hedge 1.0m Moderate Rich red flush
Select Refined dense form H3–6m × W2–3m Moderate 60-80cm/yr 1.8–3m dense screen 1.0m High Bronze copper

*Growth rates depend on water, soil and temperature.

🌱 Tips for Choosing

  • For tight spaces or pathway hedges → Straight & Narrow
  • For lush colour and impact → Big Red
  • For low maintenance and reliability → Resilience
  • For formal dense hedges → Select

Written for Brisbane & South-East Queensland climate conditions.

 

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