lilly pilly varieties for hedging
If you're searching for the best lilly pilly varieties for hedging, you’re in the right place. Lilly pilly (Syzygium and Acmena) are much-loved in New Zealand gardens for their dense foliage, easy care, and versatility as hedging plants. Whether you want privacy, wind protection, wildlife habitat, or simply a lush green border, there’s a lilly pilly to suit every landscape and style. Below, we explore the top lilly pilly varieties for hedging, their unique features, and tips to ensure your hedge thrives all year round.
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.
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Syzygium Resilience
Syzygium australe Resilience, commonly known as Lilly Pilly or Brush Cherry, is a very popular hedging shrub. New foliage is a stunning, red-bronze colour and ages to become dark green which gives the plant dual colouring during active growth periods. Left untrimmed this will grow to 6 m tall and 3 m wide, though is often trimmed to much smaller sizes. Syzygium Resilience is commonly used for hedging and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, grown as specimen, included in a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container. It is a modern plant favoured by landscape designers due to its fantastic aesthetics and versatility.
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