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 apart
Place half a handful of slow release fertilizer around the new plant once planted
Fertilise beginning of Spring and Autumn.