Position
Full sun to semi shade.
Lilly Pilly 'Minor Sunrise' - Acmena smithii
Compact evergreen Lilly Pilly with glossy foliage and red new growth, ideal for hedging and screening in Melbourne.
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Quick Facts
Size
2–3m H x 1.5–2m W.
Water
Low once established; moderate during establishment.
Uses
Hedging, screening, feature shrub, native garden.
Description
Acmena smithii minor 'Sunrise' is a dense, upright Australian native shrub featuring small glossy green foliage with flushes of red new growth throughout the year. This psyllid resistant Lilly Pilly is ideal for hedging and screening in Melbourne gardens. Growing approximately 2 to 3 metres tall, it forms a reliable evergreen privacy hedge suited to formal and coastal landscapes. White flowers appear in summer followed by fruit, adding seasonal interest. Buy Acmena smithii minor Sunrise for a fast-growing, low-maintenance screening plant in Australian conditions.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
- Light: Full sun to semi shade.
- Watering: Keep moist during dry periods, particularly while establishing.
- Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow-release fertiliser in spring.
- Maintenance: Prune to maintain compact shape and height.
- Flowering: White flowers in summer followed by fruit.
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Lilly Pilly 'Minor Sunrise' - Acmena smithii
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