Syzygium australe (AATS) PINNACLE

Common Name:
Pinnacle Lilly Pilly

Description:
Syzygium australe ‘Pinnacle’ is a narrow, upright Australian native lilly pilly selected for its naturally columnar growth habit and dense glossy foliage. This fast-growing variety is ideal for tight screening, formal hedging, avenue planting and feature planting where vertical structure is desired without excessive width. New growth emerges in attractive bronze to reddish tones before maturing to deep green, creating year-round visual interest. Small fluffy white flowers may appear in spring and summer, followed by decorative pink to purple berries that attract birds. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, ‘Pinnacle’ performs best in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil and regular moisture during establishment. Its tidy habit and excellent response to pruning make it a highly versatile option for modern landscapes and compact gardens.

Form:
Shrub - Large

Mature Size:
Height: 6–10 m
Width: 1.5–3 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White
Cream

Key Attributes:
Australian native
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Disease Resistant
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Pots
Suitable for Screening
Suitable for Topiary
Tolerates Pruning
Upright Columnar Growth

Toxicity:
Generally regarded as non-toxic to humans and pets. Berries are edible when ripe.

Companion Plants:
Westringia
Lomandra
Dianella
Nandina
Murraya
Gardenia