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Acmena smithii Cherry Surprise

Acmena Cherry Surprise is a compact variety of Lilly Pilly that is grown for its colourful and dense foliage. New growth is cherry-red and ages to become a fresh green colour. Cream-coloured flowers are produced during summer and result in edible, pink berries. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of light frost and periods of dry once established. Cherry Surprise is commonly clipped into a hedge, used for screening or as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in pool and modern garden designs, or grown as a topiary standard in courtyard plantings or in a container. It is a very rewarding and colourful plant.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Trees
Height:3.00 m
Spread:1.50 m
Flowering time:Summer
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods
Garden uses:Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Tropical
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku18877

Acmena smithii Cherry Surprise Details

Acmena Cherry Surprise is a compact variety of Lilly Pilly that is grown for its colourful and dense foliage. New growth is cherry-red and ages to become a fresh green colour. Cream-coloured flowers are produced during summer and result in edible, pink berries. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and 1.5 m wide, performing best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of light frost and periods of dry once established. Cherry Surprise is commonly clipped into a hedge, used for screening or as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in pool and modern garden designs, or grown as a topiary standard in courtyard plantings or in a container. It is a very rewarding and colourful plant.

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