Dwarf Lilly Pilly Allyn Magic
Dwarf Lilly Pilly Allyn Magic
Acmena smithii minor Allyn Magic
Minimum $80 spend required for checkout.
Expected Height Range: |
0.6 m |
Spread Range: | 0.8 m - 1 m |
Flower Season/s: | Summer |
Flower Colour/s: | |
Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
While this is a cultivated dwarf species not naturally found, its parent species, Acmena smithii, is know to be found in rainforests of the eastern coastline from Queensland and into Victoria. | |
Leaf information: | Bright orange-red new foliage |
Preferred Soil: | Adaptable to a range of soils including sandy, loamy, sandy loam, and clay loam. It does prefer well-drained soil with moderate moisture. |
This plant not only offers a visual treat with its fleshy pink berries, cream fluffy flowers and vibrant new bright orange-red foliage but is also wonderfully low maintenance with its resistance to psyllids. With fleshy edible fruit creating support for local wildlife, enhancing both the soil biome and plant diversity.
Care Considerations: | While established plants are quite hardy, regular watering is beneficial, especially when initially planted and in prolonged dry periods. Soil should be moist but not waterlogged. If desired, you can prune it to maintain shape or encourage denser growth. Pruning is also helpful to remove any dead or damaged branches. |
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