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Acmena smithii
Lilly Pilly
Notes

Uses: As a feature shade tree in open areas, parks and reserves.
Pink, white or purple fruit can cause a litter problem, plant away from pavements or walk-ways.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer main or connection.
Note: Fire retardant plant as per SA Country Fire Service as is the smaller Acmena smithii 'Hot Flush' (2m). Contact the CFS for further information

  • Canopy Shape canopy-pyramidal Pyramidal
  • Height 10-20m
  • Spread 5-15m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Myrtaceae
  • Botanical Name Acmena smithii
  • Common Name Lilly Pilly
  • Origin Qld, Vic, NSW, Tas
  • Habit Upright, Dense
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Fire, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Green
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Flower Type Ball
  • Purpose Winter sun, Shade, Wind protection, Ornamental, Noise reduction, Screen
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)