A compact lilly pilly with flushes of coppery new growth, fluffy white flowers and edible mauve berries. A versatile, hardy hedge and screen for most gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Dwarf Lilly Pilly
Syzygium smithii 'Minor' is a shrub in the Myrtaceae family, native to New South Wales and Queensland. It reaches around 3 m tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. White and cream green flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Dwarf Lilly Pilly
Dwarf Lilly Pilly suits warm-temperate, subtropical and tropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds.
Soil & planting
Dwarf Lilly Pilly does best in free-draining, clay and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 1.2 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Dwarf Lilly Pilly does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Dwarf Lilly Pilly after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Dwarf Lilly Pilly in the garden
Dwarf Lilly Pilly earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate as Dwarf Lilly Pilly. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Dwarf Lilly Pilly
Plant Sale lists Dwarf Lilly Pilly as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
