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Big Red Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Big Red'
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Big Red Lilly Pilly, Syzygium australe 'Big Red'
One of Australia's most reliable screening plants, Big Red delivers dense, fast-establishing coverage with a striking flush of deep red new growth. At advanced sizes, it arrives ready to perform, no establishment lag, no compromise on impact.
Why Big Red Lilly Pilly
Vigorous Growth Rate: Establishes quickly into a dense, uniform screen with minimal intervention.
Vivid New Foliage: Seasonal flushes of deep red growth mature to a rich, glossy green, a dynamic visual asset year-round.
Exceptional Psyllid Resistance: One of the most resilient Lilly Pilly cultivars available; holds its form and foliage without pest-related setbacks.
Climate Adaptable: Tolerates full sun, heat, and dry periods once established; well-suited to the full range of Australian conditions.
Evergreen Structure: Maintains dense, consistent coverage throughout the year with minimal maintenance requirements.
Ideal Applications
Formal Privacy Screening: Planted at advanced size, delivers immediate boundary definition and visual separation between properties.
Noise and Wind Attenuation: Dense canopy structure provides effective buffering along road frontages, boundaries, and exposed sites.
Feature Specimen Planting: Positioned as a standalone specimen, the seasonal foliage contrast commands attention in any considered landscape.
Contained Screening on Terraces and Courtyards: Performs well in large-format containers where structured privacy is required in confined or elevated spaces.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–2m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including clay and loam; tolerates brief waterlogging but prefers good drainage
Establishment Care: Water deeply two to three times per week for the first 8–12 weeks until established, then reduce to supplemental watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 3–6m
Width: 2–4m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
