Best Hedge Plants in Australia: Fast-Growing, Native, Flowering & Low-Maintenance Options for Every Garden
Hedge plants are a foundational element in Australian landscape design. They provide privacy, structure, wind protection, and visual cohesion while supporting biodiversity. In a country with diverse climates—from coastal humidity to dry inland heat—selecting the correct hedge species is critical for long-term success.
This guide covers the best hedge plants in Australia, including fast-growing hedge plants, Australian native hedge plants, flowering hedge plants, and low maintenance hedge plants. It also includes widely used varieties such as lilly pilly, along with popular cultivars like Resilience, Select, and Plum Magic.
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What is the Best Hedge Plant in Australia?
The best hedge plant depends on your needs:
For privacy: Lilly pilly, viburnum, murraya
Fast-Growing Hedge Plants Australia
Fast-growing hedge plants are ideal for privacy and screening. These plants establish quickly and create dense coverage.
Lilly Pilly (Syzygium / Acmena)
Lilly pilly is one of the most popular hedge plants in Australia due to its adaptability and fast growth.
Popular varieties include:
Resilience – psyllid-resistant and highly reliable Select – dense and ideal for screening Plum Magic – vibrant coloured new growth
Advantages:
Fast-growing hedge plant for privacy
Growth rate: Fast
Brunfelsia latifolia (Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow)
Acmena ‘Sublime’ (Lilly Pilly)
Syzygium ‘Up and Away’ (Lilly Pilly)
Camellia Something Beautiful
Camellia Something Special
Cupressus Nitschkes Needles
Laurus nobilis Flavour Master
Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum)
Viburnum is a fast-growing hedge plant ideal for tall screening.
Features:
Dense foliage
Growth rate: Fast
Murraya (Murraya paniculata)
Murraya is a refined hedge option suited to residential gardens.
Features:
Fragrant white flowers
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Australian Native Hedge Plants
Native hedge plants offer strong resilience and suit Australian conditions well.
Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
Features:
Bright flowers
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Westringia (Coastal Rosemary)
Features:
Low maintenance
Leptospermum (Tea Tree)
Features:
Fast-growing native hedge
Grevillea
Features:
Fast-growing
Large Established Lilly Pilly Resilience 25L
Large Established Lilly Pilly Select 25L
Large Established Lilly Pilly Plum Magic Syzygium Australe 25L
Flowering Hedge Plants Australia
Flowering hedges add colour and interest.
Hibiscus
Growth rate: Fast
Features:
Large flowers
Gardenia
Features:
Fragrant blooms
Camellia
Features:
Winter flowering
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Low Maintenance Hedge Plants Australia
Low maintenance hedge plants reduce ongoing work.
Pittosporum
Varieties include Silver Sheen and Screen Master.
Features:
Hardy
Elaeagnus
Features:
Very resilient
Photinia
Features:
Red new growth
Small Hedge Plants
Buxus (Box Hedge)
Features:
Formal appearance
Dwarf Lilly Pilly
Examples:
Tiny Trev
Suitable for smaller spaces.
Lavender
Features:
Fragrant
Best Hedge Plants for Privacy
Top options:
Lilly pilly (Resilience, Select, Plum Magic)
Fast Growing Hedge Plants for Privacy
Recommended:
Lilly pilly
Planting and Spacing
Spacing guidelines:
Small hedges: 30–50 cm
Steps:
Prepare soil
Maintenance and Pruning
Key practices:
Prune early
Lilly pilly varieties such as Resilience help reduce pest issues.
Additional Hedge Plant Options
Duranta
What is the Fastest Growing Hedge in Australia?
Fast-growing hedge plants include:
Lilly pilly
These can establish screening relatively quickly.
Choosing the Right Hedge
Consider:
Climate
Examples:
Modern gardens: Westringia, pittosporumTropical : Hibiscus, murrayalilly pilly
Conclusion
Hedge plants are essential in Australian gardens for privacy, structure, and aesthetics. Lilly pilly varieties such as Resilience, Select, and Plum Magic remain among the best hedge plants due to their adaptability and performance.
Selecting the right hedge plant and maintaining it properly ensures long-term success and a strong, visually appealing landscape.
