Syzgium - (Lilly Pilly) Resilience, Cascade, Big red, Baby Boomer, Straight & narrow) Lilly Pillies are an excellent choice for screening, lining driveways or pathways, offering privacy or hedging in low-maintenance gardens. The lush foliage of this Native and mass of fragrant blooms make this species a firm favourite amongst gardeners alike. Did you know there are over fifty types of Lilly Pilly across Australia, and they range in differing shapes, sizes and heights? When it comes to choosing a particular variety there are some considerations and we've made it easier to find the right one for your garden by creating this collection. Some suitable species include, Resilience, Cascade, Big red, Baby Boomer and Straight & narrow. Light requirement: Full sun or part shade.Water requirement: Minimal, thrives in drought. Watering frequency: Occasional. Applying a layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant will help retain soil moisture.Soil: Well-draining, fertilised soil. Will tolerate most soil types including sandy soil.Skill level: Suits Beginner Green thumb, low-maintenance plant.Growth rate: Moderate to fast growth. Suitable for container gardens: Choose a pot at least twice the size of plant. Water regularly if you are growing them in pots as it will dry out quickly and the stress will make them more prone to disease. Seasonality: Evergreen Drought Tolerant: Yes, once established,Frost Tolerant: Can tolerate occasional light frost once established. Wind Tolerant: Yes, and tolerant of coastal conditions also. Leaf colour: Varies with different species but usually glossy green, with tinges of red, bronze, pink or gold when young.Leaf Variegation pattern: No Size of leaf : Varies with different species. ‘Resilience’ - Psyllid resistant, no bumpy leaves. Foliage with a dark reddish bronze tinge. Compact and tightly growing plant. Mature Height : 3-5 metres tallMature Width: 2-3 metres Flower Colour: White fluffy flowers Flower Shape: Abundance of inflorescences on long stalks,Flower Fragrance: YesFlower Season: Spring & Summer Fruit: Pink edible berries ‘Cascade’ - Psyllid resistant, no bumpy leaves. Native weeping shrub. Foliage emerges pink then deepens to lovely shade of dark pink, before turning glossy dark green. Leaves are large, just like the powder-puff flowers. Mature Height : 2-3 metres tallMature Width: 1-2 metres Flower Colour: Pink fluffy flowers Flower Shape: Abundance of inflorescences on long stalks,Flower Fragrance: YesFlower Season: Spring & Summer Fruit: Pink berries ‘Big Red’ - Foliage emerges dark red then turns glossy dark green. Mature Height : 4 metres tallMature Width: 2.5 metres Flower Colour: White fluffy flowers, smaller than 'Resilience' Flower Shape: Abundance of inflorescences on long stalks,Flower Fragrance: YesFlower Season: Summer Fruit: edible berries ‘Baby Boomer’ - Compact lilly pilly with a mounding, dense growth habit. Hardy and low maintenance plant suited to hedge planting and screening. Foliage emerges bronze coloured after trimming. Mature Height : 1.2 metres tall Mature Width: 1-1.5 metres Flower Colour: White fluffy flowers Flower Shape: Abundance of inflorescences on long stalksFlower Fragrance: YesFlower Season: Spring Fruit: Red berries ‘Straight & Narrow’ - Psyllid resistant, no bumpy leaves. Very tall, upright and slender variety of lilly pilly. Perfect for smaller backyards & those wanting privacy screening from neighbours. Glossy green and dense foliage with new growth a warm/ rich red. Mature Height : 5.8 metres tallMature Width: 1-1.5 metres Flower Colour: White fluffy flowers, Flower Shape: Abundance of inflorescences on long stalksFlower Fragrance: YesFlower Season: Spring Fruit: Pink/Red berries
