goodbye neighbours lilly pilly
Looking for the perfect screening plant to say “goodbye neighbours” and hello to privacy? The beloved goodbye neighbours lilly pilly has become a favourite throughout New Zealand gardens for its rapid growth, glossy evergreen foliage, and understated elegance. Whether you’re craving a lush green hedge, a living boundary, or a beautiful way to block out unwanted views, this versatile variety is your answer. It’s not just practical – the lilly pilly offers year-round appeal, with colourful new growth, delicate flowers, and occasional berries that attract birds. If you’re searching for the ideal plant to create a tranquil, secluded retreat, the goodbye neighbours lilly pilly ticks all the boxes.
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
