Dwarf Lilly Pilly - Acmena Smithii Minor
Description Native to Australia, the dwarf lilly pilly is a dense medium sized evergreen with glossy green leaves. The new foliage is shiny dark red/bronze in colour with creamy white flowers putting on a beautiful display in summer. They h Can create a neat, formal hedge or screen due to its small leaf structure. Common Name: Dwarf Lilly Pilly Botanical Name: Acmena smithii var. Minor Plant size: Approx 10 - 12cm Pot size: 50mm pot. Max growth: 2-3 metres Approx high 2-3 metres and 1-2m wide. Maintenance: These plants are medium to low maintenance and very hardy. They can be left to grow naturally or be trimmed as desired. Once established, this Lilly Pilly will put on about 30 - 40cm of growth per year. This variety is not prone to psyllid damage. Planting: To make a dense hedge or screen, plant them about 1m apartPlace half a handful of slow release fertilizer around the new plant once plantedFertilise beginning of Spring and Autumn.