Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

awa nursery lilly pilly

If you’re searching for healthy, vibrant Lilly Pilly plants in New Zealand, awa nursery lilly pilly is your go-to destination for premium quality and expert advice. Lilly Pilly, cherished for its glossy evergreen leaves, fluffy white or pink flowers, and colourful berries, makes a stunning addition to any Kiwi garden. These versatile natives are ideal as hedging plants, privacy screens, ornamental features, and even edible landscaping. At awa nursery, we’re passionate about nurturing hardy, disease-resistant Lilly Pilly varieties that thrive in our local conditions, ensuring your landscape stays lush and inviting year-round.

Large Eugenia ventenatii hedge with red and green foliage.

Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly)

Eugenia ventenatii is a standout choice for New Zealand gardens. Eugenia ventenatii (aka Syzygium australe), commonly known as Lilly Pilly, is a fast-growing and colourful shrub. The new foliage is a striking red colour and ages to become dark green, resulting in the plant often having dual colouring. It typically grows to 4 m tall and 3 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. This Lilly Pilly is commonly used for hedging and screening, as a backdrop for smaller plants, as a specimen plant, added to a mixed planting, or grown in a container. As a potted plant, Eugenia ventenatii looks impressive on a patio or around pool and other living areas.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 4.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
eugenia-uniflora-surinam-cherry-

Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry)

Eugenia uniflora, commonly known as the Surinam or Brazilian Cherry, is a small tree that features new foliage which emerges a bronze colour and ages to become dark green. The somewhat dense foliage is adorned with star-shaped, red fruits during summer. It typically grows to 6 m tall and 3.5 m wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. Eugenia uniflora is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or maintained in a container.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 3.50 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Culinary, Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Walls
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly)

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring related Latin Names - Eugenia, or related Categories - Evergreen Shrubs and Evergreen Trees.

Search Eugenia Szygium

Why Choose Lilly Pilly from Awa Nursery?

Lilly Pilly (from the Syzygium and Eugenia genera) is loved across New Zealand for its rapid growth, dense foliage, and ease of care. At awa nursery, our Lilly Pilly range includes robust species such as Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly). This variety is prized for its attractive, glossy leaves and sprays of fluffy blossoms, producing a spectacle through spring and summer. The naturally glossy leaves and dense branching create an exceptional living wall, while the berries attract native birds and add colour to your garden.

We select and propagate our plants to withstand New Zealand’s variable climate, so whether you’re gardening in Auckland, Wellington, or any coastal region, you’ll find the right Lilly Pilly for your needs at awa nursery.

Popular Lilly Pilly Varieties

For gardeners seeking something unique, awa nursery not only stocks Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly), but also other sought-after relatives and species. Our selection includes:

Each variety brings unique aesthetic and practical qualities to your garden, from edible berries to showy new growth and bird-friendly features.

Expert Planting and Care Tips

Lilly Pilly prefers a sunny to partly shaded location and thrives in well-drained soil. Regular watering helps young plants establish quickly, while mature specimens tolerate short dry spells. To keep your hedges neat and encourage dense foliage, trim once or twice a year. Applying a slow-release fertiliser in spring will boost healthy growth.

At awa nursery, we’re proud to share generations of plant expertise with every customer, ensuring your Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly) and related species flourish from season to season.

Visit Awa Nursery for Premium Lilly Pilly Plants

When you need top-quality, locally grown Lilly Pilly, awa nursery lilly pilly offers the selection, expertise, and support you need. Explore our range online or visit our nursery to find the perfect specimen for your next garden project. Elevate your landscape with the enduring beauty and versatility of Lilly Pilly—an icon of stylish, practical New Zealand gardens.


Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

–The Plant Company

Explore Garden Inspiration

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

429 Google reviews