Acmena smithii Cherry Surprise AcmsmiCS - Lilly Pilly 140mm
Acmena smithii Cherry Surprise AcmsmiCS - Lilly Pilly 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Acmena smithii Common Names: Cherry Surprise Lilly Pilly,
Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen
Plant Type: Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Shrub Like, Upright
Description:
Compact, small leaved lilly pilly with bright cherry red new growth contrasting against existing green foliage. Small cream flowers appear in spring and summer. Use as a hedge, screen or topiary. this variety has a high psyllid resistance. Grows to approx. 1-3m H x 1-1.5m W.
Mature Height: 1-2m Mature Width: 60cm-1m
Position: Full Sun, Soil Type: Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Plant Care: Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Myrtaceae Origin: Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green, Red
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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