Acmena smithii – Lilly Pilly

: Acmena smithii – lilly pilly

: Acmena smithii – lilly pilly

Acmena smithii is a compact, fast growing shrub to small tree with pink new foliage growth, cream to white flowers and white to dark red or purple berries in summer. It has a naturally dense growth habit which responds beautifully to pruning, making it a great hedge and topiary plant. It grows around 3 to 5 metres, depending on the variety. It is genarally a good easy care plant. Tolerates a wide range of soils, but prefers a moist well drained soil. Does well in sunny to fully shaded positions. Rarely troubled by pests or diseases, and is generally resistant to psyllids, though aphids and sooty mould can become a problem at times.

Note – the fleshy fruit can become a slip and trip hazard when it falls, so will need regular cleaning up

Family:	Myrtaceae
Scientific Name:	Acmena smithii
Common Name:	Lilly Pilly
Plant Type:	Small shrub, Large shrub
Height:	3 ~ 5 metres
Width:	1 ~ 3 metre
Flower Colour:	White
Flowering Time:	Spring
Ph Level:	Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type:	Sandy, Clay, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Poor soil
Plant Environment:	Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone:	Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light:	Sunny, Light shade, Half shade, Heavy shade
Growth Habit:	Evergreen, Dense foliage
Lifespan:	Perennial
Soil Moisture:	Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method:	Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Hardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance:	Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage:	Hedge, Topiary, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Features:	Bonsai, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife:	Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW

Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW

IndigiGrow- Sydney- NSW

Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW

Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW

Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW

Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW

Cool Country Natives – ACT

Geelong Native Plants – Victoria

Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria

Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland

Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland