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Acmena smithii (Monley Apple)

Acmena smithii is a variety of Lilly Pilly that is grown for its colourful and dense foliage. New growth is orange-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 5 m tall and 2.5 m wide, but is often clipped to smaller sizes. It performs best when grown in full sun on a well-drained site, and is tolerant of light frost and periods of dry once established. Acmena smithii 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:5.00 m
Spread:2.50 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 requirementsSome
Growth rateMedium
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Sku18884

Acmena smithii Prohibited in New Zealand

Acmena smithii (Lilly Pilly, Monkey Apple) is listed as an invasive species in New Zealand and is prohibited from sale, propagation, and distribution. It must not be released into the environment, as it can naturalise, spread readily, and compete with native plants, causing ecological harm.

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