Botanical Name: Acmena smithii
Common Name: Lilly pilly tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, mostly single-trunked plant with a slender oval canopy in youth - becomes more rounded with age; is very similar in overall appearance to Syzygium paniculatum Height 20' - 40' Spread 1/3 - 2/3 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil well-draining loam preferred; tolerates poorer Hardiness some frost (zones 18-24): requires a warm climate near the coast Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, on squarish stems; elliptic-ovate or obovate; has a somewhat aristate apex; 2"-4" long, glossy dark green above, paler green beneath Flowers white, with numerous stamens, 3/4" across; in axillary or terminal rounded panicles; summer-fall Fruit a berry: deep violet-maroon, oval, 3/4"-1 1/4" long, edible Propagation: seed or semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: a small vertical accent tree used for its slender form, flower and fruit display; suitable for background screens or topiary; not as fast-growing, large, or drought-tolerant as Syzygium paniculatum Landscape Care: Watering regular irrigation is preferred; can tolerate some drought after established Fertilizing balanced, in spring; check for iron chlorosis in wet poorly drained soils Pruning to shape desired, any time Pests/Diseases relatively free; sometimes gets aphids and sooty mold Special Conditions/Other Origin: Australia Family: Myrtaceae Notes: |
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