Narrow Screening Lilly Pilly “Screen It”
Syzygium australe ‘Screen It’ is a slim, upright lilly pilly bred for tight planting spaces where width matters as much as height. It grows as a naturally narrow column of glossy evergreen foliage, making it ideal for modern properties, pathways and boundary lines that need privacy without sacrificing usable space.
Its tidy growth habit means far less shaping is required to keep a clean vertical line, and the fresh bronze-red new growth provides regular colour contrast through the warmer months.
Key features
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Naturally narrow growth habit
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Dense foliage ideal for privacy
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Smooth leaves with improved pest resistance
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Attractive red new growth flush
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Low pruning compared to traditional hedges
Small white flowers may appear in spring, followed by decorative berries that attract birds.
Best landscape uses
Designed specifically for screening in compact areas:
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Fence line privacy hedges
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Driveways and side access paths
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Poolside screening
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Modern courtyard gardens
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Tall green wall without bulk
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Layered planting behind low shrubs
Size & growth
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Height: 4–6 m
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Width: 1–1.5 m
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Growth rate: Moderate to fast
It creates height quickly while staying controlled in width — perfect where space is limited.
Growing conditions
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Full sun to part shade
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Performs in most well-drained soils
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Water during establishment
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Light trimming keeps a crisp architectural form
Why choose Lilly Pilly ‘Screen It’
For homeowners who want height and privacy but don’t have room for a wide hedge, Screen It solves the problem. It forms a tall, elegant green barrier without taking over garden space — a practical alternative to bulky hedging plants.
