Syzygium ‘Select’ is a compact, dense Lilly Pilly ideal for low-maintenance hedges, screens, or feature planting. Its glossy green foliage provides year-round appeal, while new growth emerges with subtle reddish tones, adding a dynamic splash of colour. This variety produces small white flowers in warmer months, followed by ornamental berries that attract birds, making it both decorative and wildlife-friendly. Hardy and adaptable, ‘Select’ is suited to subtropical gardens, coastal conditions, and urban plantings.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade. Best colour and growth in full sun.
Water requirement: Moderate. Keep soil consistently moist until established.
Watering frequency: Regular until established; occasional deep watering thereafter.
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates sandy and clay soils.
Skill level: Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for 200–300 mm pots and tubs.
Mature Height: 1–1.5 m
Mature Width: 1–1.5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Good, including coastal conditions
Leaf colour: Glossy green; new growth with reddish tones
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 4–7 cm long, elliptic, leathery
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Small fluffy clusters
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Spring to summer
Fruit: Small decorative berries, pink to purple, attract birds
Syzygium ‘Select’ is a compact, dense Lilly Pilly ideal for low-maintenance hedges, screens, or feature planting. Its glossy green foliage provides year-round appeal, while new growth emerges with subtle reddish tones, adding a dynamic splash of colour. This variety produces small white flowers in warmer months, followed by ornamental berries that attract birds, making it both decorative and wildlife-friendly. Hardy and adaptable, ‘Select’ is suited to subtropical gardens, coastal conditions, and urban plantings.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade. Best colour and growth in full sun.
Water requirement: Moderate. Keep soil consistently moist until established.
Watering frequency: Regular until established; occasional deep watering thereafter.
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil; tolerates sandy and clay soils.
Skill level: Beginner Green thumb
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes, suitable for 200–300 mm pots and tubs.
Mature Height: 1–1.5 m
Mature Width: 1–1.5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Good, including coastal conditions
Leaf colour: Glossy green; new growth with reddish tones
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 4–7 cm long, elliptic, leathery
Flower Colour: White
Flower Shape: Small fluffy clusters
Flower Fragrance: Mild
Flower Season: Spring to summer
Fruit: Small decorative berries, pink to purple, attract birds
