Acmena ingens – Lilly Pilly

Acmena ingens - lilly pilly
Acmena ingens - lilly pilly

A medium to large rainforest tree, which will grow to thirty metres tall. This lilly pilly makes a good ornamental for parks and farms with red flushes of new growth. The large size makes it unsuitable for garden planting. It also has large red fruit in summer which are great for seed eating birds, and the fluffy cream flowers in spring attract butterflies and bees. The fruit can also be used to make sauces and jam. Be aware that fallen fruit can be a slip and trip hazard if not cleaned up.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 15

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acmena ingens

Common Name : Lilly Pilly

Height : 30

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds, Butterflies