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Acmena smithii 'Hot Flush'
Lilly Pilly
Notes

Uses: A highly ornamental and hardy foliage plant, which can be used as a barrier, wind-break, formal or informal hedge for wider verges, borders, parks and reserves. Responds well to pruning.
New growth produces flushes of burgundy, pink, lime and bronze from Autumn through to mid Summer.
Pink, white or purple fruit can cause a litter problem, plant away from pavements or walk-ways.
This cultivar is resistant to pimple psyllid (Triosa eugeniae), and Phytophthora.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service, contact for further information.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.

  • Height 2.5-3m
  • Spread 1.5-2m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Acmena smithii 'Hot Flush'
  • Common Name Lilly Pilly
  • Habit Compact, Dense
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Plains, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow, Green
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Open-petalled
  • Purpose Ornamental, Screen, Habitat, Noise reduction, Shade, Wind protection, Bush food
  • Form Medium Shrub (Usually between 1.2m & 3.6m)