Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop - Lilly Pilly

• Screening or Privacy
• Feature Tree
• Shrubs
• Underplanting

Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop - Lilly Pilly 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.

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

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

Mature Width: 1 – 1.5 meters

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

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

They are considered to have a:

• Fast Growth Rate

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

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

• 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

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.

Does Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop - Lilly Pilly flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

Yes

Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop - Lilly Pilly 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.

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.

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

• Full Sun

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

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.