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Acmena smithii, Lilly Pilly

Acmena smithii

Lilly Pilly
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Australia
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

The Lilly Pilly is fairly hardy and needs only a subtropical climate to flourish. Protection should be given from long or hard freezes. Plants enjoy profuse amounts of water, but will grow in drier areas. They grow best in areas of light sun or shade. Flowers are small and fluffy, with a creamy, white color. Flowering is generally Spring, and is followed by large bunches of the fruit which ripen a couple of months later.



Acmena smithii, Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii, Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii, Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii, Lilly Pilly


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/acmena_smithii.htm