Lilly Pilly Select Form – A Classic Traditional Hedge
Syzygium australe ‘Select Form’ is a traditional lilly pilly chosen for its strong growth and dependable hedging performance. It develops a dense mass of glossy green foliage with soft bronze new growth, creating a reliable evergreen screen suited to both formal and informal gardens. Its natural vigour allows it to establish quickly and respond well to shaping.
Key features
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Dense evergreen foliage
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Attractive new growth flush
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Strong screening habit
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Excellent response to pruning
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Flowers followed by decorative berries
Landscape uses
A versatile all-round hedge plant:
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Boundary privacy hedges
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Formal clipped hedging
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Topiary shaping
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Wind and noise buffering
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Native garden planting
Size & growth
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Height: 4–8 m (kept lower with pruning)
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Width: 2–4 m
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Growth rate: Fast
Forms a tall, thick hedge when maintained.
Growing conditions
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Full sun to part shade
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Most well-drained soils
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Regular trimming improves density
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Hardy once established
Why choose ‘Select Form’
For a dependable traditional hedge with strong coverage, Select Form provides reliable privacy and long-term garden structure.
