Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop

Name: Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
SKU: ACMESMITHOTFLUTEARDROP90L
Price: 1250.00 AUD
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1000 in stock

Title: 100L

100L

Current Stock Height Guides

100L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop

Acmena smithii minor ‘Hot Flush’, known as Hot Flush Lilly Pilly, is a fast-growing, compact evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant copper-red new growth that matures to glossy green. Reaching 2–3 meters tall and 1–1.5 meters wide, it offers year-round structure and color, making it perfect for hedging, screening, and topiary in both residential and commercial landscapes.

This dense, upright shrub thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts to various well-drained soils. It’s low maintenance, responds well to pruning, and is resistant to psyllid pests. Ideal for formal or informal hedges, narrow spaces, and low-maintenance garden designs, ‘Hot Flush’ adds striking seasonal contrast and reliable performance in urban, coastal, and inland settings.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 3m - 5m Approximately (the '90L' refers to pot size)

Mature Width: 1 – 1.5 meters

Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 75 cm per year.

Frost Tolerance

Is Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop frost tolerant?

Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Acmena smithii ‘Minor Hot Flush’ produces small clusters of fluffy white flowers from late spring through summer. These soft, subtle blooms sit among the fine teardrop foliage and are followed by pink to deep-red berries, adding gentle seasonal interest.

Native Information

Is Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop an Australian Native? Yes

Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop is Native to Eastern Australia, from Queensland through coastal New South Wales, where Acmena smithii (syn. Syzygium smithii) grows naturally in subtropical and littoral rainforests.

Wildlife Value

Its flowers attract native bees and pollinating insects, while the colourful berries provide food for small birds. The dense, evergreen foliage also creates excellent shelter, nesting space and protective cover, making it highly valuable for suburban and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Sunlight Information

Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

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Botanical Information

Common Name: Hot Flush Lilly Pilly

Genus: Acmena

Botanical Species: smithii

Family: Myrtaceae

Botanical Name: Acmena smithii minor ‘Hot Flush’

Landscape Uses

Screening or Privacy
Feature Tree
Shrubs
Underplanting

Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop works in an:

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

Planting, Spacing & Care

Planting Tips: Ensuring a Strong Start

Site Selection: Choose a location with full sun to part shade and well-drained soil.

Digging the Hole: Make the hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper.

Planting: Position the plant so the top of the root ball is at ground level. Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly.

Mulching: Apply a 5–7 cm layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch away from the trunk.

Watering: Provide regular watering during establishment; once established, water during extended dry periods.

Hedging & Screening: 1 – 1.2 meters

Feature Tree: 1.5 – 2 meters

Avenue Planting: 2 – 2.5 meters

Caring for Your Plant

Watering: Water regularly while young; once mature, it is relatively drought-tolerant.

Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage healthy growth.

Pruning: Light pruning after flowering can maintain shape and encourage denser foliage.plantthis.com

Pest & Disease Monitoring: Generally pest-resistant but monitor for common garden pests and treat as necessary.

How to Grow in Different Soil Types

This plant prefers well-drained soil but adapts to various conditions:

Sandy Soil: Incorporate organic matter to improve moisture retention and nutrient content.

Clay Soil: Amend with compost and sand to enhance drainage and aeration.

Loamy Soil: Offers ideal conditions for healthy growth and development.

Acidic or Alkaline Soil: Tolerates a wide pH range but performs best in slightly acidic to neutral soils.

Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop is expected to grow Approx. 50 – 75 cm per year.

Fast Growth Rate

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

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Minor Hot Flush’ develops good drought tolerance. It performs reliably in warm, dry and urban conditions and maintains dense foliage and colour flushes with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods.