{"product_id":"topiary-syzygium-australe-pinnacle-cone","title":"TOPIARY \/ Syzygium australe 'Pinnacle' (Cone)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLilly Pilly 'Pinnacle' (Cone Topiary)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Syzygium australe 'Pinnacle' (trained as cone topiary)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivar (species native to eastern Australia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub \/ small tree (trained as formal cone topiary)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA premium Australian native lilly pilly trained as formal cone topiary, well suited to Adelaide's conditions. Syzygium australe 'Pinnacle' is a psyllid-resistant cultivar prized for its dense, glossy foliage and vibrant coppery-bronze new growth that flushes through the warmer months against deep green mature leaves. Naturally vigorous with a tight upright habit, it shapes beautifully into a formal cone and holds height with ease. Fluffy white powderpuff flowers appear from late spring into summer, followed by edible deep-pink to magenta berries that draw birds to the garden. Hardier and more frost-tolerant than most topiary species, it performs across metropolitan Adelaide and into the Adelaide Hills where many feature plants struggle. Ideal as statement pieces flanking doorways, formal garden accents, container specimens for patios, or paired and repeated for structured architectural rhythm, it brings classic topiary formality with the toughness and low fuss of a native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2–1.6 m H × 0.6–0.8 m W as maintained cone topiary; note 'Pinnacle' is naturally a tall, narrow grower (4–5 m+ untrimmed) so it responds vigorously to shaping and holds a strong vertical cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\/vigorous — 30–50 cm per year under good conditions; one of the more robust narrow lilly pillies, so expect regular trimming to keep a crisp cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark green mature leaves with striking coppery-bronze to reddish new growth; evergreen, dense — provides year-round formal structure plus seasonal colour from flushing tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluffy white powderpuff flowers (prominent stamens) from late spring–summer (Nov–Jan in SA); softly ornamental\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not notably fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coppery new-growth flushes through spring–summer; white flowering; edible magenta berries late summer–autumn; year-round glossy green cone structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts nectar-feeding birds and native bees to the flowers; berries draw fruit-eating birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate drought tolerance once established (prefers consistent moisture — not a dry-tolerant native); good frost tolerance once established (hardier than coastal species, approx. to −5°C); moderate salt tolerance; good heat tolerance with adequate water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formal entrance pairs 1.5–2.0 m; topiary avenue\/border 1.0–1.5 m; excellent in large containers (minimum 45–50 cm diameter)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally safe (not known to be toxic; berries edible to humans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hrs) for densest growth and best form; tolerates part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained, moisture-retentive loam; adaptable to a range of soils including Adelaide's alkaline soils; mulch well; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEstablishment: Deep soak 2–3 times weekly for 8–12 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEstablished: Deep soak weekly in summer, less in cooler months; less drought-tolerant than coastal natives — don't let it dry out fully; containers require more frequent watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; light shape-prune 2–3 times per year (more if growth is strong) to maintain a tight cone; tip-prune flushes to build density; balanced slow-release fertiliser spring and autumn (not phosphorus-sensitive); psyllid-resistant cultivar so largely free of the pimple-psyllid damage common to older lilly pillies; occasional scale\/sooty mould — minor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lived; decades in containers with care, longer in-ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad South Australian suitability — metropolitan Adelaide, foothills and Adelaide Hills (frost-hardy once established); suitable for coastal suburbs given moderate salt tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0–7.0); tolerates mildly alkaline Adelaide soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormal entrance statement — flank doorways, gates or pathways with symmetrical pairs for classic architectural elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContainer specimens for patios, terraces and courtyards where formal structure creates year-round focal points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormal garden borders and parterre designs — evenly-spaced topiary cones create structured rhythm and formality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStructured screening — pair or line up cones along a boundary for a formal, evergreen privacy feature with native toughness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNative and modern gardens — brings clipped formality to contemporary planting schemes without the fuss of exotic species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e'Pinnacle' cone topiary delivers crisp, year-round formal structure with the bonus of coppery new growth, soft white summer flowers and bird-friendly edible berries — the polish of clipped topiary in a tough, low-fuss Australian native. As a psyllid-resistant cultivar it sidesteps the disfiguring leaf damage that plagues older lilly pillies, and its frost-hardiness means it thrives across metropolitan Adelaide and the Hills alike. Vigorous and dense, it holds a sharp cone with simple seasonal trimming, attracts birds, and brings instant architectural sophistication — formal elegance with genuine local resilience for South Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"300mm Pot","offer_id":49210635288828,"sku":null,"price":173.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/topiary-syzygium-australe-pinncale-cone-300mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1781842577","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/topiary-syzygium-australe-pinnacle-cone","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}