Acmena smithii Minor AcmsmiMin Syn Syzygium smithii, Lilly Pilly 140mm
Acmena smithii Minor AcmsmiMin Syn Syzygium smithii, Lilly Pilly 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Acmena smithii Minor Common Names: Syn Syzygium smithii, Lilly Pilly,
Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen
Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Plant Habit: Shrubs, Trees Dense, Rounded, Upright
Description:
A compact and dense form of Acmena that is perfect for use as tight hedges and topiary. The foliage is deep glossy green and has has bronzed new growth tips. Tiny decorative cream flowers in spring that are followed by pink to purple lilly pilly fruits that can be made into jellies or preserves. Also available as a standard.
Mature Height: 4-10m Mature Width: 2-4m
Position: Full Sun, Soil Type: Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, 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: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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