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The Botanical Society

Syzygium australe ‘Big Red’ Lilly Pilly Privacy Screening Tree

Syzygium australe ‘Big Red’ Lilly Pilly Privacy Screening Tree

$95.00 AUD
$95.00 AUD
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Syzygium australe ‘Big Red’ Lilly Pilly is an Australian native evergreen ideal for colourful privacy screening and hedging in Brisbane and South-East Queensland. Its dense growth makes it an attractive choice for screening while bringing stronger seasonal colour to the garden.

Glossy dark-green foliage is contrasted by deep crimson-red new growth, with white flowers appearing seasonally followed by decorative berries that attract native wildlife.

Why Brisbane and SE QLD gardeners choose Big Red:

  • Crimson new growth – striking seasonal colour
  • Dense evergreen foliage – privacy year-round
  • Excellent screening – lush and substantial
  • Easy to prune – ideal for shaped hedges
  • Australian native – suited to SE QLD
  • Low water once established – hardy and practical

Best for:

  • Colourful privacy screening
  • Boundary hedging
  • Screening along fences
  • Feature hedges
  • Garden backdrops
  • Adding foliage contrast

Suitable for: Brisbane and South-East Queensland gardens

Origin: Australia
Attracts: Native birds and bees

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Plant Guide

What to use me for: I'm a versatile evergreen hedging and screening plant. My form is dense and bushy and I am suitable for; screening or hedging, native gardens, small gardens, coastal regions, topiary in gardens or large pots.

I grow to: I'll reach up to 4-metres tall and 2-metres wide, providing ample coverage for your outdoor space. Can be pruned to your desired height and shape.

Features: I produce an attractive dark green glossy leaf with deep crimson-red flushes in new growth. Native flora and fauna love me. I can be pruned regularly to maintain the desired height and shape.

Plant Care

Where to place me: Full sun or part shade is ideal for me, I can thrive in a range of environments.

How far to space me: For tight hedging, plant me every 1-metre apart to ensure a cohesive and uniform look.

Soil Conditions: I can tolerate most soil types if planted in well-drained soil. I don't like constantly wet feet, so be sure to use a thick layer of mulch and water me well until I'm established to help me grow strong and healthy. I am hardy and dry tolerant once established.

Extra-Care: I have low-water needs once established. I like a long soak during extended heat periods. I like to be pruned and shaped in early spring for a dense and bushy form. I prefer a slow release fertiliser formulated for Australian Natives as per manufacturers instructions.

Pickup Hours

  • Wed–Sat | 9–3pm
  • Sun | 9–1pm
  • Collection: 854 Waterworks Rd, The Gap
  • On arrival: provide confirmation 'ready to collect' email, we’ll assist with loading.
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