Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acmena smithii Low N Leafy Dwarf Lilly Pilly, VICLOW,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Rounded, Shrub Like
Description:
Selected for its exceptional vigour, compact shape and low maintenance requirements. It is unique amongst the Lilly Pilly family with its excellent basal branching and broad attractive glossy green foliage. The new growth is a beautiful bronzed-purple. Low n Leafy is a hardy shrub that will tolerate a wide range of conditions. Heavy frosts can burn foliage, but are not likely to kill plants. Not recommended for Alpine areas. Suited for planting as borders, low hedging or tough container displays.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Myrtlepest And Disease Rust
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Brown, Green, Orange
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: High
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