Lilly Pilly Up and Away – Slim, Vertical Screening Tree
Syzygium australe ‘Up and Away’ is a slim, vertical lilly pilly selected for tight spaces where height is needed without a wide hedge. It forms a dense column of glossy evergreen foliage with fresh coloured new growth, creating strong privacy while keeping garden areas open. Improved resistance to psyllids helps maintain smooth, attractive leaves year-round.
Key features
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Naturally narrow upright growth
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Dense evergreen foliage
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Psyllid resistant leaves
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Colourful new growth flush
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Excellent for formal hedging
Landscape uses
Perfect for compact suburban gardens:
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Boundary screening
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Side pathways and driveways
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Pool equipment concealment
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Tall privacy hedges in small blocks
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Modern landscape planting
Size & growth
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Height: 3 – 4m
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Width: 1–1.5 m
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Growth rate: Fast
Creates height quickly while preserving usable space.
Growing conditions
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Full sun to part shade
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Most well-drained soils
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Light pruning maintains column shape
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Hardy once established
Why choose ‘Up and Away’
For maximum height in minimal width, Up and Away provides reliable privacy and a clean architectural hedge ideal for narrow boundaries.
