{"product_id":"acmena-smithii-cherry-surprise","title":"Lilly Pilly Cherry Surprise - Acmena smithii 'Cherry Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcmena smithii 'Cherry Surprise' stands out in the crowded Lilly Pilly market for two very good reasons: its exceptional foliage display and its high resistance to psyllid, the sap-sucking insect that causes the unsightly pimpling that plagues many other Lilly Pilly varieties. With 'Cherry Surprise', you get all the beauty of a Lilly Pilly the vivid new growth, the dense evergreen habit, the cream flowers, and the attractive fruit without the ongoing battle against pests that frustrates so many gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new growth is the star of the show. Each flush of growth emerges in a bright, vivid cherry-red that contrasts dramatically against the existing deep green foliage, creating a two-tone display that is eye-catching and distinctive. As the new leaves mature they deepen to a rich glossy green, and the cycle begins again with the next flush. In Spring and Summer, small cream flowers appear and are followed by attractive fruit that draws birds to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast growing and low maintenance, 'Cherry Surprise' reaches 1 to 3m tall and responds beautifully to clipping, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges, screens, topiary, and feature planting across Melbourne gardens of every size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Nest","offers":[{"title":"20cm","offer_id":46488976294049,"sku":"Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii Cherry Surprise - 20cm","price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/9711\/0433\/files\/8_07715f63-eae1-4211-9d36-6be0912f3baa.png?v=1780276109","url":"https:\/\/www.plantnest.com.au\/products\/acmena-smithii-cherry-surprise","provider":"Plant Nest | Trees, Hedging Plants \u0026 Garden Inspiration","version":"1.0","type":"link"}