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Acmena smithii ‘Forest Flame’

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Lilly Pilly 'Forest Flame'
Lilly Pilly ‘Forest Flame’

If you are looking for a native hedging plant, Lilly Pilly ‘Forest Flame’ is one to consider. Brilliant new red growth is a feature, and its easy care nature makes it suitable for a range of garden applications.

Best suited as a low growing hedge to around 1.5 metres in height, it has a dense growth habit and the small leaves make it easy to prune.

It will grow well in full sun topiary shade and prefers a humus rich well drained soil. It can also be used for topiary, a a background plant in the garden border or even grown in containers.

This is one of the many Lilly Pilly Varieties suited to garden Use.

Care and Planting

  • Prepare the soil well before plating, adding some compost and aged cow manure if needed.
  • Plant at the same depth as it was in the container.
  • Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
  • Mulch around the plant to maintain a cool moist root run.

Acmena smithii ‘Forest Flame’ Planting Distance

For a hedge, plant at around .3 of a metre apart. A hedge width or around 1 metre or a little more is ideal.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Acmena smithii ‘Forest Flame’
  • Common Name  – Lilly Pilly ‘Forest Flame’
  • Height – Will reach 2 – 3 metres, usually pruned to 1.5 metres.
  • Spread – Usually pruned to 1.5 metres or less.
  • Growth Rate – Medium to fast.
  • Foliage – Green, new growth is a good red.
  • Frost Tolerant  – Medium
  • Drought Tolerant – Medium.

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