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Francis's Lilly Pilly - Syzygium francisii
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Francis's Lilly Pilly, Syzygium francisii
One of Australia's most capable native screening trees, Syzygium francisii delivers scale, density, and year-round visual interest at a pace few species can match. Advanced specimens establish immediately as a bold presence, whether as a canopy feature or a substantial privacy structure.
Why Francis's Lilly Pilly
Growth Rate: Vigorous, reaching up to 1m per year under good conditions, accelerating establishment timelines significantly.
Striking New Growth: Vivid pink to bronze juvenile foliage provides continuous seasonal colour against the mature deep green canopy.
Psyllid Resistance: Notably more resistant to psyllid damage than many Lilly Pilly varieties, reducing long-term maintenance requirements.
Site Adaptability: Tolerates coastal exposure, urban heat, wind, and atmospheric pollution, well suited to demanding project conditions.
Ecological Value: Nectar-rich flowers and deep purple berries support native bird and pollinator populations, a consideration on prestige and ecological projects alike.
Ideal Applications
High Screening & Acoustic Barriers: Forms a dense, tall structure capable of providing genuine privacy and noise attenuation on residential and commercial properties.
Canopy Feature Planting: Specimen-placed advanced stock creates immediate focal points in formal and contemporary landscapes.
Streetscape & Civic Planting: Proven performance in high-exposure urban environments, including road corridors and public realm projects.
Large-Format Containers: Suited to oversized planters for rooftop terraces, podium landscapes, and curated courtyard settings.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–20m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay and loam; prefers consistent moisture
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months until established, ensuring the root zone does not dry out. Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 20–45m
Width: 10–20m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Australia (Queensland rainforests)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
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
