Syzygium resilience

Syzygium resilienceSyzygium Resilience is a hardy, fast growing Australian native shrub highly regarded for its dense evergreen foliage and glossy appearance. Bred for improved disease resistance, particularly against psyllid attack, this variety is ideal for creating formal hedges, screening, and privacy barriers in residential and commercial landscapes. Flowers Produces clusters of fluffy white flowers during summer, which are followed by attractive small pinkish red

Syzygium ‘Resilience’ is a hardy, fast-growing Australian native shrub highly regarded for its dense evergreen foliage and glossy appearance. Bred for improved disease resistance, particularly against psyllid attack, this variety is ideal for creating formal hedges, screening, and privacy barriers in residential and commercial landscapes.

Flowers

Produces clusters of fluffy white flowers during summer, which are followed by attractive small pinkish-red berries, adding ornamental interest and attracting birds to the garden.

Foliage

Features glossy, dark green leaves with attractive bronze new growth that creates a vibrant contrast throughout the seasons. Psyllid-resistant, making it a low-maintenance option for pristine hedges.

Fruit

Forms small, pink to red berries after flowering, providing additional colour and food for native birds.

Form & Size

A dense, upright shrub typically growing to around 3–4 m high and 2 m wide, but can be pruned to shape as required.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Thrives in full sun to part shade

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils, tolerates clay once established

• Water: Moderate water needs; drought-tolerant once established

• Climate: Suitable for coastal and inland gardens; performs well in warm temperate and subtropical regions

Uses

• Excellent for hedging, screening, and privacy planting

• Perfect for formal gardens and boundary plantings

• Ideal for wildlife-friendly landscapes, attracting birds and pollinators

• Suitable for large pots or containers when pruned regularly

Maintenance

• Light pruning after flowering maintains a compact, dense habit

• Fertilise with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring and summer

• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Notes

• Renowned for its resistance to psyllids compared to other Syzygium varieties

• Non-invasive and suitable for a wide range of garden styles

Common Name: Resilience Lilly Pilly
Botanical Name: Syzygium ‘Resilience’
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia