Species

Syzygium australeBrush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Lilly Pilly, Creek Lilly Pilly

9 other cultivars

‘Baby Boomer’Baby Boomer Lilly Pilly, Dwarf Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Creek Lilly Pilly
‘Straight and Narrow’Straight and Narrow Lilly Pilly, Columnar Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry
‘Resilience’Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Creek Lilly-Pilly
‘Bush Christmas’Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Creek Lilly Pilly, Bush Christmas
‘Select’Select Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Southern Lilly Pilly
‘Aussie Southern’Aussie Southern Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Creek Lilly Pilly, Creek Satinash
‘Big Red’Big Red Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, Creek Lilly Pilly, Lilly Pilly
‘Hinterland Gold’Hinterland Gold Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry
‘Pinnacle’Pinnacle Lilly Pilly, Brush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Creek Satinash

shrub

Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry

Syzygium australe 'Tiny Trev'

The Story

Plant Bio

Syzygium australe, native to the eastern coast of Australia, is an evergreen rainforest tree inhabiting riparian gallery forest margins. The species produces glossy opposite leaves, fluffy white flowers with prominent stamens, and fleshy red edible fruits that attract frugivorous birds.

'Tiny Trev' is a slow-growing, micro-dwarf cultivar that reaches a maximum height of 1.2 metres with a naturally dense, mounded growth habit. The small, dark green leaves emerge with a bronze-red flush, and the plant exhibits high resistance to the disfiguring lilly pilly psyllid.

Uses & Benefits:

Provides a dense, compact structure with glossy green foliage and contrasting bronze-red new growth, ideal for formal clipping.

Functions as a highly reliable, low-maintenance low hedge or border that naturally resists common lilly pilly pests.

Flowers supply nectar and pollen to native bees and insects, while the dense habit offers nesting cover for small birds.

SpeciesSyzygium australeBrush Cherry, Scrub Cherry, Lilly Pilly, Creek Lilly Pilly

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

47 inches

Width

28 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

9, 10

Water

Moderate

Humidity

High to Moderate

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Australia

Toxicity

Non-toxic

Bloom period

Spring – Summer

In flower about 4 months of the year

Planting

How to Grow

Plant in a position receiving full sun to partial shade with well-drained, moist soil.
Incorporate organic matter into the planting hole to improve moisture retention while ensuring drainage is adequate.
Apply a layer of organic mulch around the base to conserve moisture, keeping it clear of the main stem.
Water regularly during the establishment phase and provide supplemental watering during extended dry periods.

Pro Tip

Avoid heavy chemical fertilisation during the warmer months; over-feeding forces rapid, soft vegetative growth that compromises the naturally tight, compact form and increases susceptibility to pests.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Prune regularly to maintain a tight, formal shape for hedges or topiary.
Apply a balanced native or general-purpose fertiliser sparingly during the warm growing months.
Ensure good air circulation around the foliage to minimise the risk of fungal infections.

Don't

Do not prune hard into old, bare, leafless wood as it may fail to shoot back.
Do not use overhead irrigation, which leaves foliage wet and encourages myrtle rust.
Do not over-fertilise with high-nitrogen feeds that trigger leggy, weak growth.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Fertilize
Harvest
Mulch
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Formal low hedgesBorder edgingTopiaryContainer plantingCourtyard gardens

Companion Plants

Westringia fruticosa Lomandra longifolia Correa alba Dianella caerulea

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry questions

What zones can Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry grow in?

Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry is hardy in USDA Zones 9–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

When does Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry bloom?

Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry typically blooms in spring through summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry need full sun?

Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Tiny Trev Lilly Pilly, Creek Cherry, Brush Cherry handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.