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A fast growing Australian native lilly pilly with dense foliage and striking copper red new growth, ideal for formal hedging and screening.

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Lilly Pilly 'Firescreen' - Acmena smithii

Name: Lilly Pilly 'Firescreen' - Acmena smithii
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Lilly Pilly Firescreen - Acmena smithii 'Firescreen' - 20cm
Price: 26.95 AUD
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A fast growing Australian native lilly pilly with dense foliage and striking copper red new growth, ideal for formal hedging and screening.

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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 with a dense shrub to small tree habit

Water

Moderate water requirements, keep moist during dry periods.

Uses

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

Description

Acmena smithii Firescreen is a fast growing and highly reliable native lilly pilly selected for its dense habit and vivid copper red new growth that fades to bronze. Foliage is held right down to ground level, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges, screens, and topiary. White fluffy flowers appear in spring, followed by edible purple berries that attract birdlife. Firescreen is long lived and noted for being psyllid free.

Key Features:

Dense shrub to small tree habit with foliage held to ground level.
Glossy copper red new growth fading to bronze.
Fast growth rate suitable for quick screening.
Psyllid free variety with low pest issues.
White spring flowers followed by edible purple berries.

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/cream flowers appear in spring and summer.

Landscaping Ideas

Acmena smithii Firescreen is ideal for creating tall, dense privacy hedges and screens in residential and commercial landscapes. Its fast growth and foliage density make it suitable for windbreaks, coastal gardens, and large containers. Use as a clipped formal hedge or allow to develop naturally as a feature shrub or small tree.

Expert Tip

Regular pruning from an early age helps maintain foliage density all the way to ground level.

FAQ's

Q: Is Firescreen psyllid free?

A: Yes, it is noted for being psyllid free.

Q: Can it be used for tall hedging?

A: Yes, it is ideal for tall hedges and screening.

Q: Does it tolerate frost and wind?

A: Yes, it has high frost and wind tolerance.

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 'Firescreen' - Acmena smithii

$33.95

$26.95

On sale