{"product_id":"red-cliffs-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-red-cliffs","title":"Red Cliffs Lilly Pilly - Syzygium australe 'Red Cliffs'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Cliffs Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eSyzygium australe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Cliffs') is a dense, fast-growing native hedge that reaches about 4m tall and 2m wide, tall enough to block a neighbour's view but happy to be cut back to less than half that. New growth emerges reddish-brown and the leaves turn golden yellow in summer. Small fluffy white flowers are followed by edible dark red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour through the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reddish new growth, golden yellow summer foliage, white flowers and dark red berries give it four seasons of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tall screen that clips down.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left alone it reaches about 4m, but it can be cut back to less than half that if you need a lower hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, compact growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small leaves pack tightly, so it clips into a formal hedge or a topiary shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood and shelter for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich flowers and berries bring native birds and insects, and the berries are edible for people too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates light frost and dry conditions once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and formal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row. Tip prune young plants often and the row closes into a solid wall within a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense leaves hold clean lines, so it suits balls, cones and clipped standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a big pot with good potting mix for a clipped feature at an entry or on a terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it as a backbone planting that doubles as habitat for native fauna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Cliffs Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and tolerates light frost, though young plants in frosty districts benefit from some shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil enriched with organic matter, with mulch over the roots. It copes with dry conditions once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, around 12 weeks. Apply a native slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune at least three times a year to encourage dense growth and flushes of new foliage, and tip prune young plants for maximum bushiness. Lilly pillies of this type can be marked by psyllids on new growth, and regular pruning removes the damaged shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Cliffs Lilly Pilly as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical way to plant a long hedge or screen. Tubes start small, so allow around three seasons for a continuous hedge. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks of planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide: choosing, planting and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row. That spacing closes the gaps within a few seasons without crowding the bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least three times a year. Frequent tip pruning when young builds a dense, bushy hedge and encourages the colourful new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 4m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It can be cut back to less than half its natural height, so it works as a lower hedge as well as a tall screen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789642301759,"sku":"SYZ-AUS-REDCLI-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-cliffs-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-red-cliffs.jpg?v=1792192655","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-cliffs-lilly-pilly-syzygium-australe-red-cliffs","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}