Syzygium 'Up and Away' is a fast-growing, narrow Lilly Pilly cultivar ideal for tight spaces and privacy screening. Good resistance to psyllids.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade. Full sun gives the best foliage color and density
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: Reaches 3 to 5m tall (up to 8 metres if completely unpruned)
Mature Width: 1-2m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Glossy green leaves with bright red-copper new growth.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 3.3 to 9.5 cm long and 1.2 to 3.2 cm wide. The small leaf assists with very tight, compact form/ privacy wall when hedged. Very glossy.
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flower Shape: Small fluffy clusters
Flower Fragrance: Light
Flower Season: Spring to early summer
Fruit Colour: Purple
Fruit Shape: Rounded berries
Fruit Fragrance: Mild
Fruit Season: Summer
Fruit Edibility: Edible (crisp, crunchy texture with a sweet-tart, mildly acidic flavor often featuring a hint of spice, musk, or clover; suitable for fresh eating or jams)
Syzygium 'Up and Away' is a fast-growing, narrow Lilly Pilly cultivar ideal for tight spaces and privacy screening. Good resistance to psyllids.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade. Full sun gives the best foliage color and density
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: Reaches 3 to 5m tall (up to 8 metres if completely unpruned)
Mature Width: 1-2m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Light frost tolerant
Wind Tolerant: Moderate
Leaf colour: Glossy green leaves with bright red-copper new growth.
Leaf Variegation pattern: No
Size of leaf: 3.3 to 9.5 cm long and 1.2 to 3.2 cm wide. The small leaf assists with very tight, compact form/ privacy wall when hedged. Very glossy.
Flower Colour: Creamy white
Flower Shape: Small fluffy clusters
Flower Fragrance: Light
Flower Season: Spring to early summer
Fruit Colour: Purple
Fruit Shape: Rounded berries
Fruit Fragrance: Mild
Fruit Season: Summer
Fruit Edibility: Edible (crisp, crunchy texture with a sweet-tart, mildly acidic flavor often featuring a hint of spice, musk, or clover; suitable for fresh eating or jams)
