Lilly Pilly Northern Select - Syzygium australe 'Northern Select'

Lilly Pilly Northern Select, Syzygium australe 'Northern Select'

A refined screening and hedging specimen with exceptional density, vigorous growth, and striking copper-red new growth that matures to deep, glossy green. Northern Select delivers structure and privacy at scale, without the wait.

Why Northern Select Lilly Pilly

New Growth Colour: Vivid copper-red flush on new foliage provides year-round visual interest beyond simple greenery.
Dense Habit: Naturally tight, upright form requires minimal intervention to maintain a clean, formal line.
Psyllid Resistance: One of the more resilient Syzygium selections; significantly reduces the unsightly leaf pitting common to the species.
Versatility: Performs reliably across coastal, subtropical, and temperate climates throughout eastern Australia.
Advanced Stock Availability: Supplied at mature heights for immediate screening impact from day one of installation.

Ideal Applications

Formal Hedging: Delivers tight, manicured screens for high-end residential and commercial properties.
Boundary Screening: Establishes privacy at scale quickly, suited to large residential and development projects.
Streetscapes & Boulevards: Upright habit and consistent form make it a reliable choice for structured linear plantings.
Architectural Backdrops: Deep green foliage mass provides a clean canvas to frame structures, pools, and feature planting.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (screening/hedge): 1–1.5m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–4m
Planting Season: Spring or autumn
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained soils; adaptable to a range of soil types including clay and loam; moderate drought tolerance once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply two to three times per week for the first 8–12 weeks until established, then reduce to occasional deep watering during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Plant Details

Height: 3–5m
Width: 2–3m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern Australia
Flower Colour: White