Syzygium australe ‘Green Machine’ — Classic Dense Green Hedge
Syzygium australe ‘Green Machine’ is a modern lilly pilly bred for people who want a traditional deep-green hedge without the maintenance problems of older varieties. It produces thick, glossy foliage on an upright structure, quickly forming a solid screen that stays neat with regular trimming. Selected for improved psyllid resistance, the leaves remain smooth and attractive rather than puckered or damaged.
Key features
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Dense, compact evergreen foliage
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Improved resistance to leaf-curling psyllids
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Naturally upright growth habit
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Easy to clip into formal hedges
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White flowers followed by decorative edible berries
Landscape uses
A dependable choice for classic privacy planting:
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Boundary hedges and screening
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Formal clipped hedges
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Topiary shaping
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Courtyard greenery
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Medium-height privacy walls
Size & growth
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Height: approx. 3–5 m
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Width: approx. 1.5–3 m
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Growth rate: Fast establishing hedge
Creates a thick green barrier within a few growing seasons.
Growing conditions
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Full sun to part shade
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Most well-drained soils
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Moderate drought tolerance once established
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Pruning encourages denser growth
Why choose ‘Green Machine’
If you want the look of a classic lilly pilly hedge but with better reliability, Green Machine delivers a clean, traditional green screen that grows quickly, stays dense and is easy to maintain.
