Lilly Pilly Winter Lights – Bright coloured winter new growth

Syzygium australe ‘Winter Lights’ is a decorative lilly pilly selected for its vibrant flushes of pink-red new growth that brighten the garden through cooler months. The colourful foliage matures to glossy green, forming a dense evergreen hedge that provides privacy while adding seasonal interest. Improved resistance to psyllids keeps the leaves smooth and attractive with minimal maintenance.

Key features

• Bright coloured winter new growth

• Dense evergreen foliage

• Reliable screening habit

• Psyllid resistant leaves

• Flowers followed by decorative berries

Landscape uses

Great for colour and coverage:

• Boundary hedges

• Feature privacy screens

• Courtyard planting

• Modern native gardens

• Wind and noise buffering

Size & growth

• Height: 3–5 m

• Width: 1.5–3 m

• Growth rate: Moderate to fast

Forms a colourful hedge that fills out well.

Growing conditions

• Full sun to part shade

• Most well-drained soils

• Light trimming increases density

• Hardy once established

Why choose ‘Winter Lights’

For a hedge that offers privacy with seasonal colour, Winter Lights provides dependable coverage and year-round visual appeal.