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Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii

Name: Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii - 25cm
Price: 44.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A popular Australian native lilly pilly with dense evergreen foliage, widely used for hedging, screening, and topiary in residential and commercial landscapes.

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade for best growth and density.

Size

Grows approximately 4-10m tall and 2-4m wide depending on pruning

Water

Moderate water requirements, keep moist during dry periods.

Uses

Hedging and screening, topiary, feature planting, containers, coastal and formal gardens.

Description

Acmena smithii, commonly known as Lilly Pilly, is one of the most widely planted native hedging plants in Australia. It forms a dense, rounded shrub or small tree with glossy evergreen foliage that flushes with bronze to orange new growth. In spring, small white flowers appear, followed by edible pink to red berries that attract birdlife and can be used for preserves.

Key Features:

Dense evergreen foliage ideal for formal and informal hedging.
Fast growing native suitable for screening and windbreaks.
Decorative white spring flowers followed by edible berries.
Responds well to pruning, shaping, and topiary.
Adaptable to coastal, urban, and low water landscapes.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils but adapts to most conditions.
Light: Thrives in full sun but tolerates semi shade.
Watering: Keep moist during dry periods, especially when establishing.
Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow-release fertiliser suitable for native plants.
Maintenance: Low maintenance; prune regularly to maintain hedge density and shape.
Flowering: Small, white, fragrant flowers appear in spring and summer.

Landscaping Ideas

Acmena smithii is ideal for creating dense privacy hedges, screens, and windbreaks in residential and commercial landscapes. It performs well in coastal gardens, courtyards, and large containers, and is commonly used in formal gardens and topiary designs. Use as a clipped hedge or allow to grow naturally as a feature shrub or small tree.

Expert Tip

Regular pruning encourages dense growth and reduces susceptibility to pests such as psyllids.

FAQ's

Q: Is Acmena smithii suitable for hedging?

A: Yes, it is one of the most popular native hedging plants in Australia.

Q: Does it tolerate coastal conditions?

A: Yes, it has good tolerance to coastal wind and salt
exposure.

Q: Are the berries edible?

A: Yes, the berries can be used for jams and preserves.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii

$56.95

$44.95

On sale