Syzygium australe 'Resilience'
Lilly Pilly Resilience
The Syzygium australe 'Resilience', commonly known as Lilly Pilly Resilience, is a hardy and fast-growing Australian native shrub or small tree renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage and resistance to psyllids. It grows up to 4 to 6 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide, making it ideal for hedges, privacy screens, or as a feature plant. Small white flowers bloom in spring and summer, followed by edible red berries that attract birds, adding seasonal interest to the garden.
Low-maintenance and versatile, Resilience is a top choice for formal and native garden styles.
Specifications
- Height4 to 6 metres (can be pruned smaller)
- Width2 to 3 metres
- Native toAustralia
- FoliageDense, glossy green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateFast
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions
Additional Features
- FlowersSmall, white blooms in spring and summer
- FruitEdible, red berries that attract birds
- FormUpright, compact growth habit; perfect for shaping
- UsesIdeal for hedges, privacy screens, topiary, or feature planting
- SpacingPlant 1 to 2 metres apart for dense hedging or standalone displays
- Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning to maintain shape and size
- Pest ResistanceHigh resistance to psyllids and other common pests
- Drought TolerancePerforms well in water-wise gardens once established
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract pollinators, and fruit provides food for birds
- Seasonal AppealYear-round greenery with seasonal flowers and berries
- VersatilityComplements contemporary, native, and formal garden designs
Lilly Pilly Resilience is an adaptable and durable plant, perfect for creating lush greenery, privacy, and habitat for wildlife in a variety of garden settings.