Acmena smithii ‘Dusky’ – Lilly Pilly

A tough lilly pilly with bronze new foliage growth. Great for hedges and screens, Dusky is a very tough plant. Will perform best in a good organic soil with regular water through dry periods. Fertilise in spring with a good all purpose plant food. Mulch well to deter weed growth and to conserve soil moisture. Bears edible berries following the fluffy cream flowers which can be used for jam making.

Note – be aware that fallen berries can be a slip and trip hazard when they drop, and will need regular cleaning up.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Dusky

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Acmena smithii

Common Name : Lilly Pilly

Height : 4

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Other insects