Acmena smithii 'Allyns Magic'
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Family Name:
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Myrtaceae |
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Common Name:
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Lilly pilly |
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Size:
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Clipped to a hedge: 50cm x 50cm. |
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Unpruned:
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1m x 1m. |
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Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
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Description:
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A small, native Australian shrub. Dense, small glossy green leaves and fluffy white flowers in summer. |
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Position:
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Full sun to part shade. Prefers fertile well drained soil. Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained positions. Plant 40 – 50cm apart for a dense formal hedge. |
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Care:
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Water well in dry weather. Deep, regular watering is preferred. Mulch to keep moisture up, discourage weeds and improve soil. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a dense hedge. Fertilise with slow release fertiliser in late winter and early autumn. |
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Features:
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• Resistant to Psyllids • Ideal for low hedges • Native substitute for Buxus sempervirens |
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Sizes Grown:
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14cm, 18cm, 30cm |
