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Acmena Cherry Surprise (PBR)

Lilly Pilly

Availability: In stock

Specifications

Cherry Surprise is a naturally compact, extremely hardy lilly pilly with striking bright red new growth that contrasts superbly with the older green foliage. Small cream flowers appear in spring and summer. Perfect for hedging, screening or topiary. Can withstand light frost and is drought tolerant as well as psyllid resistant. Mulch well after planting and water well in dry weather. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain as dense hedge. Fertilize with slow release fertilizer in late winter and early autumn.

Common Name	Lilly Pilly
Plant Type	Coastal, Hedge, Native Australian Plant, Outdoor, Perennial, Shrub
Range	No
Dimensions	3m high x 1.5m wide
Sunlight	Full Sun
Bird/Wildlife Attracting	Yes
Flower Colour	Cream
Foliage Colour	Green, Red
Planting Season	Spring, Summer

Flowering Season	Spring
Botanical Genus	Acmena
Botanical Species	smithii minor
Flower Type	Terminal Clusters
Foliage Type	Lanceolate - Pointed At Both Ends
Market Name	Cherry Surprise (PBR)
Width	150 cm
Height	300 cm

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Pottery may be available for pick up from Carabooda or Forrestdale, but stock is not transferrable. If you are purchasing pottery as part of your order we will be in touch after you complete your order to confirm stock availability and pick up location.