Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop 90L Evergreen Trees Direct

Acmena smithii minor Hot Flush Tear drop - Lilly Pilly

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Title: 100L

100L

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100L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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: 3m to 5m (approx.) (the '90L' refers to pot size)

Mature Width: 1m to 1.5m

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

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 Hot Flush Tear drop - Lilly Pilly

Acmena smithii minor 'Hot Flush' is a compact evergreen form of the Australian native lilly pilly. Its copper red new growth is the drawcard, hardening to glossy dark green as each flush matures. The bush branches heavily from the base and holds a rounded upright shape. Cream flowers open through summer.

Growth runs at roughly 50 to 75 centimetres a year, which is quick for a plant this compact. Give it full sun to part shade and any well drained soil. It suits temperate, subtropical, coastal and milder inland districts, takes light to moderate frost once established and resists the psyllid that troubles other lilly pillies.

At 2 to 3 metres tall and only 1 to 1.5 metres wide, it fits beds that a standard lilly pilly would outgrow. Common jobs are hedges along side fences, screening between neighbouring houses on narrow blocks, driveway plantings and courtyard pots. The narrow habit means less cutting back to keep a path clear.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Hot Flush Lilly Pilly

What is Hot Flush Lilly Pilly?

Hot Flush is a compact form of the Australian native Acmena smithii minor, grown for copper red new growth that hardens to glossy dark green. It branches densely from the base and holds an upright rounded shape, which makes it one of the more reliable hedging lilly pillies. Cream flowers open through summer.

How big does Hot Flush grow?

It reaches 2 to 3 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide when left to its own devices. The narrow width is the useful part, since it fits garden beds too tight for a standard lilly pilly. Trimming twice a year will hold it anywhere from 1.2 metres upward without the base thinning out.

How fast does it grow?

Roughly 50 to 75 centimetres a year, which is fast for a plant this compact. Most of that arrives in warm weather flushes rather than as steady growth. Given water, drainage and a feed in early spring, a row planted at hedge spacing will usually close up within two growing seasons.

Does it need full sun or shade?

Full sun gives the densest growth and the strongest red on the new foliage. It will grow in part shade and still screen well, though the colour is softer and the plant a little more open. Aim for at least four hours of direct sun a day. Deep shade under established trees is too dark.

How far apart should I plant it for a hedge?

Plant 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. As a single feature shrub, allow 3 to 4 metres so the shape develops fully. In containers, one plant suits a pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide for an entry or balcony.

Is it frost tolerant?

It handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most coastal and inland temperate gardens. Young plants are more vulnerable, so plant in spring rather than heading into winter, and keep them out of low frost hollows. In colder districts a temporary cover through the first winter is worth the effort.

How do I prune and care for Hot Flush?

Trim after each growth flush, taking the soft new tips rather than cutting into bare wood. Two or three light trims a year build a dense hedge faster than one hard cut. Water deeply through the first two summers, mulch well, and feed with a native fertiliser in early spring.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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