Lilly Pilly Straight and Narrow

Lilly Pilly Straight and Narrow (Slim Upright Hedge)

Syzygium australe Straight And Narrow

Syzygium australe ‘Straight and Narrow’ — Slim Upright Hedge

The Lilly Pilly Straight and Narrow is a slender, semi-compact Lilly Pilly. Great for fence lines & constricted planting areas. Grows to 5-8m. 

Syzygium australe ‘Straight and Narrow’ is a popular Australian native plant, valued for its dense, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, and narrow spaces. Here are some key details about this variety:

Key Features:

  • Growth Habit: Extremely narrow and upright, reaching approximately 5–8 meters tall and 1–1.5 meters wide.
  • Foliage: Dense, glossy green leaves with a coppery-red flush in new growth.
  • Flowers & Fruits: Produces small white fluffy flowers in spring and summer, followed by edible, dark red to pinkish berries (lilly pilly fruits).
  • Maintenance: Low-maintenance; responds well to pruning, which helps maintain its tight form.

Ideal Uses:

  • Narrow hedging – perfect for small spaces.
  • Privacy screens – excellent for urban gardens.
  • Topiary or feature planting – adds structure and greenery.

Growing Conditions:

  • Sun & Shade: Grows in full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of soil types.
  • Watering: Drought-tolerant once established but benefits from regular watering in dry conditions.
  • Frost Tolerance: Moderately frost-hardy.
  • Pests/Diseases: Generally hardy but may attract psyllids, which can cause leaf bumps. Regular pruning and good airflow help minimize issues.

Why choose ‘Straight and Narrow’

For maximum privacy in minimal width, Straight and Narrow delivers a tall, clean hedge ideal for modern suburban boundaries.

 

$16.25 – $192.25 inc. GST

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Height: 30 - 110cm
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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $55.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $77.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne / Semi Regional deliveries cost $165.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $264.00 – $330.00
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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