common lilly pilly
The common lilly pilly is a beloved evergreen shrub or small tree, treasured in New Zealand gardens for its dense, glossy foliage and attractive new growth tinged with pink or bronze. This hardy native of Australia is also celebrated for its versatility in hedging, screening, topiary, and feature planting. With its fluffy white flowers in spring and summer followed by edible pink to mauve berries, the common lilly pilly brings year-round interest, visual appeal, and even attracts birds to your garden.
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.
From $26.93
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.
From $97.13
