Acmena smithii Minor Ground Cover

Acmena smithii Minor Ground CoverAcmena smithii Minor is a compact, bushier form of the Acemna smithii lilly pilly. It has rich bronze coloured new growth with the older leaves turning a dark shiny green. The native shrub flowers during summer with small fluffy blooms before pink fruit appears in autumn. Perfect for hedges, screening and specimen planting. Soil: Well drained soil. Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant. Size: Height 4m x width 2m

The silver leaves have white midribs and turn to straw-yellow in autumn

This species can be used as a feature tree and can be pruned into a hedge or used in floral arrangements

bead-like fruits that persist on the tree well into autumn

revegetation or hedging tree

70m x width 0

providing a striking and easy-to-care-for addition to your outdoor sanctuary

while fresh new growth emerges in beautiful shades of pink and russet-red

This Faerie Queen looks like it truly belongs in an enchanted forest

making it an attractive addition to gardens

bushy form and slightly pendulous branches

Leathery dark green foliage offsets the vibrant purple flowers creating a colourful display during the cooler months

Heat and coastal tolerant