Resilience Lilly Pilly – Sunshine Coast & Brisbane Delivery

Need a fast-growing privacy hedge or lush green hedge or screen in Brisbane or the Sunshine Coast? The Resilience Lilly Pilly is a top-performing native plant that thrives in Southeast Queensland's subtropical conditions. With glossy green leaves, striking red new growth, and excellent pest resistance, it's a smart and stylish choice for any local garden.

Why Choose Resilience Lilly Pilly for Your Brisbane or Sunshine Coast Garden?

• Perfect for Brisbane and Sunshine Coast’s warm, humid climate
• Fast-growing – reaches 3–4 metres tall, ideal for privacy screening
• Psyllid-resistant – no unsightly leaf damage
• Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
• Attractive red new foliage and fluffy white flowers in spring

The Resilience Lilly Pilly is one of the most reliable native hedging plants for subtropical areas. It adds year-round structure, colour, and privacy to both residential and commercial landscapes in Southeast Queensland.

Growing Conditions in Brisbane & the Sunshine Coast

This variety is particularly well-suited to the sandy and loamy soils found throughout the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. It thrives in full sun to part shade and performs well in both coastal and inland conditions. Enrich the soil with compost and mulch to conserve moisture and promote healthy growth.

How to Care for Resilience Lilly Pilly

• Water regularly when young; becomes drought-tolerant when established
• Prune lightly and often to shape and maintain density
• Fertilise in spring and autumn with a native-safe fertiliser
• Mulch to suppress weeds and protect the root zone
• Grow in garden beds or large pots for flexibility

Flowering & Foliage

Resilience Lilly Pilly produces fluffy white flowers in spring, followed by small edible purple berries that attract native birds. Its lush green foliage is enhanced by bursts of vibrant red new growth throughout the year.

Delivery – Sunshine Coast & Brisbane

We’re based in Mooloolaba and offer fast, affordable delivery across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, including:

• Sunshine Coast: Caloundra, Maroochydore, Noosa, Buderim, Nambour & surrounds
• Brisbane: Redlands, Northside, Southside, Indooroopilly, The Gap, New Farm & surrounds

Call 0403 675 234 to arrange delivery or local pickup from our Sunshine Coast nursery.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall does Resilience Lilly Pilly grow?

It typically grows 3–4 metres tall, but can be pruned to any desired height, making it ideal for formal or informal hedging.

Is Resilience Lilly Pilly a good hedge?

Yes – it’s one of the best hedging plants for Southeast Queensland thanks to its dense foliage, quick growth, and psyllid resistance.

Does it need a lot of water?

Only when establishing – after that, it’s drought-tolerant and well-suited to Queensland’s seasonal dry spells.

Can it grow in pots?

Yes, Resilience Lilly Pilly does well in large containers. Keep it trimmed and watered for a neat and vibrant potted screen.