Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly
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Current Stock Height Guides
*** Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons.No guarantee is giventhat 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 andis not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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About Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly
Acmena smithii ‘Select’, commonly known as Select Lilly Pilly, is an evergreen screening tree valued for its dense glossy foliage and reliable upright growth habit. The compact branching structure develops strong year-round coverage, making this variety highly suitable for formal hedging, privacy screening, and structured landscape planting.
It performs best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, adapting well to humidity, coastal exposure, and urban conditions once established. Suited to temperate, subtropical, and coastal climates, this variety develops good drought tolerance and dependable low-maintenance performance. Regular pruning encourages dense formal growth and maintains strong screening structure where required.
They look excellent when used for screening, hedging, boundary planting, and commercial landscape applications where dense evergreen coverage and reliable privacy performance are required. This variety is commonly specified for residential gardens, urban landscapes, and formal planting schemes.
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Key Information to Know
Evergreen / Deciduous
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 4m - 8m
Mature Width: 2m - 4m
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is expected to grow 40cm - 80cm per year under suitable conditions.
Frost Tolerance
Is Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly frost tolerant?
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Flowering Information
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ produces clusters of soft creamy-white flowers during spring and summer, occasionally followed by decorative berries on mature plants. While the blooms are subtle, the plant is primarily valued for its dense glossy evergreen foliage and refined screening habit.
Native Information
Is Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly an Australian Native? Yes
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is Native to
Wildlife Value
Its flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within native and ornamental landscapes. The dense evergreen foliage also provides valuable shelter, nesting habitat and protection for small birds and beneficial insects year-round.
Sunlight Information
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly will thrive best in:
Preffered Soil
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate sandy soils and a range of general garden conditions provided drainage remains reliable. Avoid persistently wet or heavily compacted conditions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture can reduce root health and overall vigour. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the plant matures.
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Botanical Information
Common Name: Select Lilly Pilly
Genus: Acmena
Botanical Species: smithii cultivar
Family: Myrtaceae
Botanical Name: Acmena smithii ‘Select’
Landscape Uses
Landscape Uses
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly works in an:
Planting, Spacing & Care
Planting, Spacing & Care
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Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly is expected to grow 40cm - 80cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting
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)
Ideal Conditions
Ideal Conditions
Thrives in
Frost Tolerance
Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Drought Tolerance
As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish healthy dense growth, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, ‘Select’ shows good drought tolerance and performs reliably through dry periods, although occasional supplementary watering supports stronger foliage growth and overall vigour.
Flowering Information
Flowering Information
Does Acmena smithii ‘Select’ – Select Lilly Pilly flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Acmena smithii ‘Select’ produces clusters of soft creamy-white flowers during spring and summer, occasionally followed by decorative berries on mature plants. While the blooms are subtle, the plant is primarily valued for its dense glossy evergreen foliage and refined screening habit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
