Lilly Pilly 'Select'

Lilly Pilly 'Select' — A Reliable All-Rounder for SEQ Hedges

Lilly Pilly 'Select' is a proven performer — a clean, well-shaped hedging plant that grows fast, responds well to trimming, and builds a dense privacy screen without fuss. If you want a Lilly Pilly that just works, this is it.

Selected for consistent form and vigorous growth, 'Select' is widely used by landscapers across South East Queensland for boundary hedges, pool screening, and garden backdrops where reliability matters more than novelty.

Why You'll Love It

• Consistent growth habit — uniform, predictable form makes for a neat, even hedge
• Fast-filling — establishes quickly and closes gaps in the hedge line
• Responds well to pruning — easy to shape and maintain at any height
• Dense canopy — solid privacy from neighbours, roads, and overlooking structures
• Tough and adaptable — handles SEQ heat, humidity, and most soil conditions

Landscape Uses

• Boundary and fence-line privacy hedges
• Pool and entertaining area screening
• Garden backdrops and windbreaks
• New build screening — fast coverage where it's needed most

Available Sizes

• 140mm Pot — budget-friendly for large hedge runs
• 300mm Bag — well-rooted plant, faster to establish
• 45L Bag — advanced specimen, immediate privacy impact
• 100L Bag — large advanced plant, near-instant screening from day one

Growth & Conditions

• Mature height: 3–6m (easily maintained at 1.5–3m)
• Mature width: 1.5–2.5m
• Recommended spacing: 0.75–1m for solid coverage
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained; adaptable to most SEQ soils
• Watering: Regular during establishment; moderate once established

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Select and Resilience?
Resilience is our most popular variety and is specifically selected for outstanding psyllid resistance. Select is a reliable all-rounder — a strong hedging plant at a slightly more accessible price point across the larger sizes.

How quickly will it screen?
At 45L size you get immediate presence. At 140mm it'll take 12–24 months to build a solid screen depending on conditions and care. The bigger the pot, the faster the result.

Can I keep it as a low hedge?
Absolutely. Regular trimming keeps it at any height you want — from 1m formal hedging up to a full privacy wall.

Locally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it planted? Key Co Landscapes offers professional hedge installation across SEQ.