Acmena smithii 'Minor' - Evergreen Trees Direct

Acmena smithii 'Minor'

$150.00

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Size: 30cm/33cm

30cm/33cm 40cm/45L 100L 150L 200L

All stock is grown, maintained and graded in strict accordance with AS 4373-2007, Australian Standard for Nursery Stock.

Current Stock Height Guides

100L: 1.4m – 1.8m Approx.
150L: 2m – 2.2m Approx.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3 m – 4 m

Mature Width: 2 m – 2.5 m

Acmena smithii 'Minor' is expected to grow 40 – 70 cm per year (moderate to fast).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Acmena smithii 'Minor'

Acmena smithii 'Minor' – Minor Lilly Pilly is a compact, evergreen shrub reaching 3–4m with dense branching and bronzy-red new growth that matures to glossy green. Its tidy form and moderate height make it highly effective for smaller hedges, screens, or feature planting in structured landscapes.

They look excellent in tight garden beds, along fence lines, or in containers where colour contrast and refined scale are needed. Summer flowers are followed by magenta berries, attracting native birds and adding seasonal interest.

Psyllid-resistant and well-suited to a range of soil types, this variety requires minimal maintenance and adapts well to full sun or part shade. A practical, low-fuss choice for modern gardens.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Features and Benefits

Organically certified product
Improves aeration for roots
A rich blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, Gypsum, composted coarse bark and wetting agent
Excellent to mix with heavy clay soils, an organic mixture with added gypsum which is perfect for exotic plants
Revitalises tired soils, adds nutrient and organic matter, no chemical additives, weed free
Assists in retaining moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering

Directions For Use

Water plant well at least several hours prior to planting.
Dig a hole at least twice the width of the pot and 7cm deeper than the pot.
Mix Grow Better Enriched Planting Mix with the soil that has been dug out of the hole, adding about 1/3 planting mix.
Spread a 7cm layer of improved soil in the hole and remove plant from the pot. Tease roots gently if the root ball is very firm and place plant in the planting hole. Check that pot soil is level with the surrounding soil surface level, not higher or lower.
Fill in the hole with improved soil mixture, firm down soil and water well adding Grow Better Plant Starter to final watering.

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Uses in my Garden

Screening or Privacy
Shrubs
Rural Property Planting
Council or Civic Landscapes

Acmena smithii 'Minor' works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Acmena smithii 'Minor' Evergreen or Deciduous?

Acmena smithii 'Minor' is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3 m – 4 m

Mature Width: 2 m – 2.5 m

Acmena smithii 'Minor' is expected to grow 40 – 70 cm per year (moderate to fast).

Growth Rate of Acmena smithii 'Minor'

Acmena smithii 'Minor' is expected to grow 40 – 70 cm per year (moderate to fast).

They are considered to have a:

Fast Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Acmena smithii 'Minor'

Is Acmena smithii 'Minor' frost tolerant?

Acmena smithii 'Minor' is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Does Acmena smithii 'Minor' Flower?

Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ produces clusters of small white, fluffy flowers from late spring into summer. These delicate blooms sit among the fresh new foliage, adding a light seasonal highlight before developing into small, bird-attracting berries.

Does Acmena smithii 'Minor' flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Sporadic

Flower Type:

Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

Is Acmena smithii 'Minor' an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Acmena smithii 'Minor' is Native to Eastern Australia, from Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria, where Acmena smithii grows naturally in subtropical and temperate rainforests.

What is the Wildlife Value of Acmena smithii 'Minor' ?

Its dense evergreen foliage provides valuable shelter for small birds, while its flowers support native bees and beneficial insects. The berries that follow offer an important food source for fruit-eating birds, strengthening biodiversity in both suburban and garden settings.

How much Sunlight does Acmena smithii 'Minor' need?

Acmena smithii 'Minor' will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter to increase aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then provide deep, occasional watering as the tree matures and develops dependable drought resilience.

Is Acmena smithii 'Minor' Drought Tolerant?

Is Acmena smithii 'Minor' Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it benefits from regular watering, but once established Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in dry periods and maintains its dense, compact habit with minimal supplementary watering.

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How To Plant Your Acmena smithii 'Minor'

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Acmena smithii 'Minor'

Hedging and screening: 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

Acmena smithii 'Minor' is expected to grow 40 – 70 cm per year (moderate to fast).

Fast Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Acmena smithii 'Minor'

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Tip prune in late winter and again in summer to build dense growth. For a formal hedge, light shaping two to three times a year keeps lines crisp.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release native blend in early spring and again in autumn. Avoid high-phosphorus formulations as a precaution.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection for psyllids or scale in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Acmena smithii 'Minor' in Different Soil

Acmena smithii performs best in well-drained sandy loam or loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What sets 'Minor' apart from other Lilly Pilly varieties? Its compact stature, bronzy-red new growth, and psyllid-resistance.
How frequent should pruning be for hedging? Prune 1-2 times a year for a dense, tidy hedge.
Is 'Minor' suitable for pot growth? Due to its compact size, it's an excellent candidate for containers.