Lilly Pilly 'Minor' - Acmena smithii Minor

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Lilly Pilly 'Minor' - Acmena smithii Minor

Name: Lilly Pilly 'Minor' - Acmena smithii Minor
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Lilly Pilly 'Minor' - Acmena smithii Minor - 14cm
Price: 12.95 AUD
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Compact Lilly Pilly for Hedges & Topiary.

$12.95

Size:

14cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade for best growth and density.

Size

Grows approximately 2-4m tall and 1-2m wide depending on pruning.

Water

Moderate water requirements, keep moist during dry periods.

Uses

Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Park And Gardens, Topiary / Espalier, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden

Description

A compact and dense form of Lilly Pilly that is perfect for tight hedges, topiary, and formal gardens. Acmena smithii 'Minor' (syn. Syzygium smithii) features deep glossy green foliage with attractive bronzed new growth tips, giving it year-round visual interest.

In spring, tiny decorative cream flowers emerge, followed by ornamental pink to purple Lilly Pilly fruits that attract birds and can be made into jellies or preserves. A versatile Australian native that thrives in a wide range of conditions.

Key Features:

Compact, dense form ideal for tight hedges, topiary, and formal gardens.
Fast-growing Australian native with deep glossy evergreen foliage.
Bronzed new growth tips add year-round colour interest.
Decorative cream spring flowers followed by pink to purple edible berries.
Adaptable to coastal, courtyard, container, 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. Mulch well.
Flowering: Small, cream flowers appear in spring and summer, followed by pink to purple berries.

Landscaping Ideas

Acmena smithii 'Minor' is perfect for creating tight, formal hedges and clipped topiary in residential and commercial landscapes. Its compact size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, courtyards, balconies, and large containers. Use it as a low-maintenance border hedge, a neat privacy screen, or a feature specimen in native and formal garden designs. Also well-suited to coastal gardens, windbreaks, and bush tucker plantings where a smaller, denser form is preferred.

Expert Tip

Prune 2-3 times per year (spring, summer, and autumn) to maintain a tight, dense hedge. 'Minor' responds exceptionally well to hard pruning, the more you clip it, the bushier and more compact it becomes. Avoid pruning in winter to reduce frost stress on new growth.

FAQ's

Q: Is Lilly Pilly 'Minor' suitable for hedging?

A: Yes, it is one of the best compact native hedging plants available in Australia, its dense, small-leafed form makes it ideal for tight, formal hedges.

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 pink to purple berries can be used for jams and preserves.

Q: How far apart should I plant for a hedge?

A: Plant 50-80cm apart for a formal hedge, or 1-1.5m apart for a looser screen.

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Plant Nest Lilly Pilly 'Minor' - Acmena smithii Minor

$12.95