Syzygium ‘Resilience’ is one of Australia’s most reliable and versatile hedging Lilly Pillies - renowned for its exceptional resistance to psyllid damage, rich bronze new growth, and ability to form dense, lush screens with minimal fuss. Perfectly suited to Toowoomba’s warm summers, cool winters, and variable rainfall, ‘Resilience’ performs beautifully in both residential and commercial landscapes.
Whether you’re looking to create a neat formal hedge, a natural privacy screen, or a hardy feature shrub, Syzygium ‘Resilience’ brings dependable growth and vibrant colour to any garden.
Key Features
✔ Psyllid-Resistant Foliage
Bred specifically to reduce susceptibility to unsightly psyllid pitting - making it the ideal choice for gardeners in Toowoomba and the wider Darling Downs.
✔ Attractive Seasonal Colour
New foliage emerges a glowing bronze-red, maturing into glossy deep green leaves. Its colour changes add depth, contrast and year-round appeal.
✔ Fast, Even Growth
Quickly forms a dense hedge or screen, performing reliably in Toowoomba’s climate zones, from sheltered urban yards to more exposed rural properties.
✔ Compact & Easy to Shape
Naturally compact with excellent response to pruning. Perfect for neat lines, shaped hedges or softer, more informal screening.
✔ Australian Native
Supports native biodiversity, provides bird habitat and thrives in local soils.
Ideal Uses
Privacy screening along fences
Formal hedges for structured landscapes
Driveway and boundary planting
Windbreaks in open garden areas
Topiary or shaped feature shrubs
Commercial landscaping requiring hardy, tidy visuals
Growth & Size
Height: 3–4m
Width: 1–1.5m
Growth Habit: Dense, upright, evergreen
Growth Rate: Fast
For a classic hedge, place plants 1m apart (formal hedge) or 1.2-1.5m (informal screen).
Best Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
Best colour and density in at least 4-6 hours of sun daily
Soil
Thrives in Toowoomba’s diverse soils - from red volcanic loam to heavier black soils
Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
Improve drainage in heavier clay with compost or soil conditioner
Watering
Moderate water needs
Water deeply during establishment (first 8-12 weeks)
Once established, handles Toowoomba’s dry spells with ease
Climate Suitability
✓ Frost tolerant once established
✓ Heat resistant during Toowoomba’s warm summers
✓ Ideal for both urban and rural Darling Downs gardens
Care & Maintenance
Prune lightly 2-3 times a year to maintain shape and promote fresh bronze growth
Use a slow-release native fertiliser in early spring
Mulch well to regulate soil moisture and protect roots over Toowoomba’s cooler months
Water more regularly in extremely hot, dry periods
Why We Recommend It for Toowoomba
Syzygium ‘Resilience’ stands out as one of the most dependable hedging plants for Toowoomba homeowners. Its tolerance to frost, psyllid resistance, fast growth and lush foliage make it a standout performer across the Darling Downs. Whether planted along fences in Mount Lofty, shaping a neat hedge in Highfields, or creating a private garden room in Westbrook - ‘Resilience’ delivers every time.
Plant Specifications
Botanical Name: Syzygium australe ‘Resilience’
Common Name: Resilience Lilly Pilly
Native: Yes
Foliage: Evergreen
Position: Full sun to part shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Mature Height: 3-4m
Spacing for Hedges: 1m or 1.2-1.5m
