lilly pilly trees for sale nz

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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If you’re searching for lilly pilly trees for sale NZ, you’ve found the right place. Lilly pillies are a classic choice for New Zealand gardens, loved for their vibrant foliage, dense growth, and clusters of colourful berries. These hardy evergreen trees and shrubs are perfect for hedges, topiary, screening, or simply planted as beautiful specimen plants. As an expert NZ nursery, we’re passionate about helping you find the perfect lilly pilly variety for your site—whether you’re after fast-growing privacy, native-style borders, or eye-catching edible features.

Eugenia ventenatii

Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly) is a popular evergreen shrub known for its dense foliage, glossy leaves, and attractive new growth. It performs very well in New Zealand conditions and is widely used for hedging, screening, and topiary. This versatile plant provides year round structure and responds well to trimming. Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly) is ideal for creating privacy and adding greenery to any garden.

Buy Eugenia ventenatii

From $26.93

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, 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.

Buy Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry)

From $97.13

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

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Why Grow Lilly Pilly Trees in NZ?

Lilly pilly trees thrive in a range of New Zealand climates, from the Far North to the cooler southern regions. They’re tolerant of wind and salt, making them well-suited for coastal gardens or exposed sites. One of their key benefits is their quick growth rate; if you need a privacy screen or windbreak in a hurry, lilly pillies are unbeatable. Lilly pilly trees are also highly adaptable in terms of soil types. With regular watering while establishing and a yearly trim, these resilient evergreens will reward you with lush, glossy leaves year-round.

Popular Lilly Pilly Varieties

We stock several exceptional lilly pilly species and cultivars, each with their own unique leaf forms, berry colours, and growth habits.

Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly) is a reliable favourite for hedging, thanks to its dense, upright form and beautiful new purple-pink growth.
For larger trees with a classic lilly pilly look and showy pink fruit, consider Syzygium australe. This robust species is great for topiary or larger landscape projects.
If you’re interested in edible landscaping, Eugenia jambolana (Java Plum) offers delicious dark fruit, prized for jams and preserves.
If you’d like a compact hedge with rich red foliage, Eugenia myrtifolia (Syzygium myrtifolia) is the perfect option for tight spaces or sculpted planting.
Explore unique uses by planting Eugenia caryophyllata (Clove), the famous spice tree with glossy evergreen foliage.

How to Plant and Care for Lilly Pilly Trees

Lilly pilly trees for sale NZ are surprisingly low-maintenance. Choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost or well-rotted animal manure before planting to encourage strong root development. Water deeply until your new lilly pilly is established. An annual mulch and balanced fertiliser application will keep growth lush and healthy. To create a formal hedge, clip your lilly pilly regularly after the first growing season.

Order Your Lilly Pilly Trees in NZ

Our range of lilly pilly trees for sale NZ is selected for local conditions and delivered with care. Whether you’re after a classic lilly pilly hedge or something more unusual, our team is here to offer friendly, expert advice. Browse our live stock online to find Eugenia ventenatii (Lilly Pilly), Syzygium australe, Eugenia jambolana (Java Plum), and other high-quality plants for your garden. With our knowledge and support, you’ll enjoy a vibrant, thriving hedge or specimen tree for years to come.

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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.