Acmena smithii Forest Flame AcmsmiFF Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii Forest Flame AcmsmiFF Lilly Pilly
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acmena smithii Forest Flame Lilly Pilly,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Compact form of Acmena with glossy dark green leaves and bright red new growth. Fluffy cream flowers are produced in Spring followed by edible berries. A psyllid resistant lilly pilly that responds well to pruning and can easily be kept to a 1 metre tall hedge. Works well also as topiary. Grows approx 2m tall x 1m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Tropical Garden, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red
Flower Colour: Cream
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
Plant will be supplied in 14cm pot.
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