‘Allyn Magic’ is a compact, dense-growing Australian native lilly pilly selected for its vibrant bronze-red new growth and tidy, rounded habit. It forms a naturally bushy shrub, making it ideal for low hedging, borders, mass planting, and container use. It responds well to pruning and maintains strong colour flushes throughout the warmer months.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once established
Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, very suitable for pots and small spaces
Mature Height: 1.5–2.5 m (can be kept lower with pruning)
Mature Width: 1–2 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Glossy green with bronze to red new growth
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5–10 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flower Shape: Small fluffy clusters
Flower Fragrance: Light
Flower Season: Spring to early summer
Fruit Colour: Pink to red
Fruit Shape: Rounded berries
Fruit Fragrance: Mild
Fruit Season: Summer
Fruit Edibility: Edible (mild flavour; suitable for fresh eating or jams)
‘Allyn Magic’ is a compact, dense-growing Australian native lilly pilly selected for its vibrant bronze-red new growth and tidy, rounded habit. It forms a naturally bushy shrub, making it ideal for low hedging, borders, mass planting, and container use. It responds well to pruning and maintains strong colour flushes throughout the warmer months.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Regular during establishment; occasional once established
Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, very suitable for pots and small spaces
Mature Height: 1.5–2.5 m (can be kept lower with pruning)
Mature Width: 1–2 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Glossy green with bronze to red new growth
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 5–10 cm long, oval
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flower Shape: Small fluffy clusters
Flower Fragrance: Light
Flower Season: Spring to early summer
Fruit Colour: Pink to red
Fruit Shape: Rounded berries
Fruit Fragrance: Mild
Fruit Season: Summer
Fruit Edibility: Edible (mild flavour; suitable for fresh eating or jams)
