Syzygium smithii aka Acmena smithii

(1/2) Syzygium smithii aka Acmena smithii By Stan Shebs [GFDL, CC BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 2.5] (Photo Credits)

Leaf of the Lilly Pilly Creek

(2/2) Leaf of the Lilly Pilly Creek

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Lilly Pilly Creek

Acmena smithii
Attractive small tree has the ability to survive in a wide range of habitats. The small white fluffy blossom are born in early summer with mass fruiting occurring in autumn every few years. The most hardy and frost tolerant lilly pilly
Other Names: Lilypily, Lily Pily

$17.75 ($4.90-$17.75 choose a size)

Specifications of Lilly Pilly Creek

Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 10m+

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas SA, WA

Suitability in Pots Yes with 35L+ Pot

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 4-5 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June

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Lilly Pilly Creek Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

BJ
★★★★ 16y ago

Keperra, QLD, Australia

using three as a screen. flowers and fruits in abundance. Great hedge - fast growing, hardy, fruit eddible, but not that great.

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