Syzygium australe 'Firescreen'Firescreen Lilly Pilly

The Syzygium australe ‘Firescreen’, or Firescreen Lilly Pilly, is a hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree renowned for its dense foliage and vibrant coppery-red new growth. This Australian native grows up to 3–5 meters tall, making it ideal for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant in gardens. In spring and summer, it produces small, fluffy white flowers followed by decorative, edible pinkish-red berries that attract birds.

Resilient and low-maintenance, Firescreen Lilly Pilly is perfect for creating privacy, adding color, and enhancing landscapes with year-round greenery.

Specifications

• Height3–5 meters
• Width1.5–3 meters
• Native toAustralia
• FoliageGlossy green leaves with coppery-red new growth; evergreen
• Growth rateFast

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions

Additional Features

• FlowersSmall, fluffy white blooms in spring and summer
• FruitEdible pinkish-red berries that attract birds and wildlife
• FormDense, upright growth with a bushy habit
• UsesPerfect for hedging, screening, borders, or as a feature plant
• SpacingPlant 1–2 meters apart for hedging or 3–5 meters for standalone displays
• Low MaintenanceRequires minimal pruning; trim to shape or control size
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and hardy
• Drought TolerancePerforms well in low-water gardens once established
• Wildlife AttractionFlowers and fruit attract birds, bees, and other pollinators
• VersatilityComplements formal, native, and tropical garden styles

The Firescreen Lilly Pilly is a vibrant and adaptable plant, ideal for creating lush, colorful screens and privacy hedges while enhancing garden aesthetics with its year-round beauty.