Acmena smithii var. minor 'Cherry Surprise'
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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: 1.5m x 1.5m • Unpruned: 1-3m x 1-1.5m |
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Growth Rate:
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Moderate |
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Description:
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Medium native Australian shrub. Dense, small green leaves with red new growth. Fluffy white flowers in spring and 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 as 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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18cm, 30cm, 40cm |
