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Lilly Pilly 'Speed Screen' - Acmena smithii

Name: Lilly Pilly 'Speed Screen' - Acmena smithii
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Lilly Pilly Speed Screen - 20cm
Price: 31.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

A fast growing Australian native lilly pilly selected for dense hedging and screening, featuring glossy green foliage with bronze new growth.

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Pot size:

20cm

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Variant

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade for best growth.

Size

Grows approximately 4-10m tall and 2-4m wide, Dense upright growth.

Water

Moderate water requirements, keep moist during dry periods.

Uses

Fast hedging and screening, topiary, containers, balconies, formal and native gardens.

Description

Acmena smithii Speed Screen is a vigorous, fast growing native shrub or small tree chosen for its ability to establish dense hedges quickly. It features lush, glossy dark green foliage with bronze new growth, providing year round privacy and colour. White flowers appear in spring, followed by small fruit that attract birds, making it a practical and attractive landscape solution.

Key Features:

Fast growing native hedge with dense evergreen foliage.
Glossy dark green leaves with bronze new growth.
Excellent for screening, privacy, and topiary applications.
Drought, frost, and wind tolerant once established.
Low maintenance and easy to shape for formal or natural designs.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils but adapts to most conditions.
Light: Full sun to semi shade for best growth and colour.
Watering: Water regularly while establishing; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser suitable for native plants.
Maintenance: Lightly trim two to three times a year to maintain compact form.
Flowering: White flowers appear in spring and summer.

Landscaping Ideas

Acmena smithii Speed Screen is ideal for creating fast, dense privacy hedges along boundaries, driveways, and commercial sites. It works well in balconies, rooftops, and containers where height
and coverage are required quickly. Use as a clipped hedge, windbreak, or tall screen in both formal and native garden designs

Expert Tip

Begin pruning early to encourage dense growth from the base and achieve a uniform hedge quickly.

FAQ's

Q: How fast does Speed Screen grow?

A: It is a fast growing variety ideal for quick screening.

Q: Can it be kept low as a hedge?

A: Yes, it can be clipped and maintained at around 1 m tall.

Q: Is it suitable for coastal gardens?

A: Yes, it has good tolerance to coastal conditions.

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 'Speed Screen' - Acmena smithii

$39.95

$31.95

On sale