syzygium australe hedge
A Syzygium australe hedge is one of the most popular choices for gardeners across New Zealand seeking a lush, evergreen screen with year-round interest. Known for its dense foliage, easy maintenance, and fast-growing nature, Syzygium australe—often called Lilly Pilly—creates a refined boundary, offers privacy, and shields gardens from wind and noise. Its new growth flushes in rich tones of copper-red before maturing to glossy green, providing visual interest along fences or driveways. Not only does a Syzygium australe hedge create an elegant backdrop for any landscape, but its subtle white flowers and edible, tangy pink berries encourage birds and bees into your garden, fostering a lively ecosystem.
Syzygium australe
Syzygium australe, Australe Lilly Pilly, Eugenia australe, Watergum
Syzygium australe (aka Eugenia australe) is commonly known as Creek Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, or Watergum. This small, evergreen tree features colourful and glossy foliage with new foliage having a distinct red tint before aging to dark green. This is a fast-growing tree that will reach about 8 m tall and 4 m wide. Syzygium australe is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or used for screening and shelter.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
8.00 m - Spread:
4.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Tolerances:
Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind - Garden uses:
Hedging, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen - Garden styles:
Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
