Syzygium australe 'Backyard Bliss' pbr

Common Name: Backyard Bliss Lilly Pilly

Description:
Syzygium australe 'Backyard Bliss' is a fast-growing, evergreen Australian native shrub, ideal for hedging and screening. It features dense, glossy green foliage with vibrant copper-red new growth, creating year-round colour and interest. In spring and summer, it produces small white flowers, followed by edible pinkish-red berries that attract birds. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, 'Backyard Bliss' is highly adaptable to various soil types and is resistant to pests and diseases. It is tolerant of drought and light frost once established and responds well to pruning, making it a perfect low-maintenance choice for creating a lush privacy screen in residential gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Large

Mature Size:

• Height: 3 - 5m (can be pruned smaller)
• Width: 1 - 2m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Bird Attracting
• Bee Attracting
• Edible Fruit
• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Screening
• Drought Tolerant once established
• Frost Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Pest and Disease Resistant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)
• Lomandra longifolia (Mat Rush)
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Grevillea species
• Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)