syzygium smithii hedge
Syzygium smithii is a much-loved hedging plant in New Zealand gardens, thanks to its dense, evergreen foliage and easygoing nature. Sometimes known as the Lilly Pilly or Australian Brush Cherry, a Syzygium smithii hedge offers fast growth, privacy, and year-round beauty for both home gardeners and landscape designers. With its lush green leaves, flushes of bronze-tipped new growth, and small white flowers followed by pretty pink berries, this hedge brings life and interest to the garden no matter the season.
Syzygium smithii
Syzygium smithii, Acmena smithii
Syzygium smithii, commonly known as Lilly Pilly, is a small, evergreen tree. It features glossy, new foliage that is a distinct shade of red and ages to become dark green. This is a fast-growing tree that will reach about 6-10 m tall and 4 m wide though it is easily contained with trimming. Syzygium smithii is commonly trimmed into a hedge, grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, or used for screening and shelter.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Trees - Height:
8.00 m - Spread:
4.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Garden uses:
Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Tropical
