Acmena smithii ‘Moonlight Flame’ – Lilly Pilly

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Acmena smithii 'Moonlight Flame'
Acmena smithii 'Moonlight Flame'

The brightly coloured variegated foliage is the key feature of this excellent form of Acmena smithii. It makes a superb low growing hedge or as a feature shrub in a garden bed or pot. Give it a light trim and a handful of general purpose fertiliser every spring to keep it looking good.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Moonlight Flame

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring

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

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

Growth Habit : Dense foliage, Variegated

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly

Scientific Name: Acmena smithii

Common Name : Lilly Pilly

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

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