Syzygium australe ‘Tiny Trev’ Dwarf Lilly Pilly | 42mm Tube

Syzygium australe ‘Tiny Trev’ is a genuine dwarf lilly pilly with dense glossy foliage, orange-red new growth and a naturally compact habit. It is ideal for low hedges, garden edging, mass planting, topiary and containers.

Key Features

• Genuine dwarf lilly pilly
• Dense, naturally compact growth
• Glossy green evergreen foliage
• Attractive orange-red new growth
• Excellent native alternative to traditional box hedging
• Responds well to regular pruning
• Rarely affected by lilly pilly psyllid
• Australian native

Suitable Uses

• Low and stepover hedges
• Garden edging
• Formal gardens
• Mass groundcover planting
• Topiary and bonsai
• Courtyards and poolside gardens
• Pots and containers
• Small gardens

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Syzygium australe ‘Tiny Trev’
• Common name: Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly
• Plant type: Dwarf evergreen native shrub
• Mature height: Approximately 75cm–1m
• Mature width: Approximately 1m
• Growth habit: Dense, compact and rounded
• Growth rate: Slow to moderate
• Foliage: Glossy green with orange-red new growth
• Flowers: Occasional creamy-white flowers
• Fruit: Bright red fruit may follow flowering
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Adaptable to most free-draining soils
• Water needs: Regular while establishing
• Frost tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established
• Origin: Australian native
• PBR status: Protected cultivar
• Supplied as: One young plant in a 42mm-wide × 80mm-high tube pot

Flowering can be sparse, so this variety is grown primarily for its compact habit and colourful foliage.

Hedge Spacing

For a quick, continuous low hedge, plant approximately three plants per metre or space them around 30–40cm apart.

Allow wider spacing when using ‘Tiny Trev’ as individual rounded shrubs or mass-planted groundcover.

Planting and Care

Plant in full sun to part shade in well-draining soil. Water regularly during the first 12 weeks while the root system becomes established.

Apply mulch around the root zone while keeping it clear of the stem. Once established, water during prolonged dry periods.

Prune regularly to encourage dense growth and maintain the desired height and shape. Apply a suitable controlled-release fertiliser during spring and follow the application rate on the packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tiny Trev genuinely a dwarf lilly pilly?
Yes. It generally reaches approximately 75cm–1m high and 1m wide, making it considerably smaller than standard lilly pilly varieties.

Is it suitable for a low hedge?
Yes. Its small leaves, dense growth and tolerance of pruning make it ideal for low or stepover hedges.

How far apart should I plant it?
For a quick hedge, space plants approximately 30–40cm apart.

Is it a good alternative to box hedging?
Yes. It offers a dense evergreen appearance while providing colourful orange-red new growth and being native to Australia.

Does it produce flowers and berries?
It may produce creamy-white flowers followed by red fruit, but flowering can be limited.

Is it resistant to lilly pilly psyllid?
‘Tiny Trev’ is rarely affected by psyllids, although no lilly pilly should be considered completely immune.

Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes. Its compact growth makes it well suited to pots, courtyards, topiary and bonsai.

Is this a mature hedging plant?
No. You will receive one young plant in a 42mm-wide × 80mm-high tube pot.

Please Note

Stock images are used for illustrative purposes only and do not show the exact plant supplied. You will receive one young plant in a 42mm tube pot. Plant size, shape, foliage colour and seasonal appearance will vary naturally.hed