Lilly Pilly Straight And Narrow - Syzygium australe Straight And Narrow PBR

Straight And Narrow PBR is one of the narrowest native hedging plants available, making it the perfect solution for restricted planting spaces such as along fences, driveways, side passages and courtyard boundaries. Its extremely upright, dense habit and tight foliage allow it to create tall screens without requiring much horizontal room.

This fast growing evergreen shrub produces attractive green foliage, white summer flowers and pink to red berries that add visual interest and attract native birds. Its natural structure makes it suitable for clipping into tall formal hedges or architectural topiary shapes.

Key Features:

• Soil: Prefers well drained soils, works well in sandy or loamy mixes when improved.
• Light: Versatile, tolerates full sun, semi shade and shade.
• Watering: Medium, keep moist during dry periods and establishment.
• Fertiliser: Use low-phosphorus slow release fertiliser, mulch well.
• Maintenance: Trim 2–3 times annually to maintain narrow structure.
• Flowering: Produces small white fluffy flowers in summer followed by red berries.

Plant it at closer spacing (around 50–70 cm) to create a seamless screen faster, and always prioritise top control pruning to maintain height without forcing excessive outward growth.

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