Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly

• Screening or Privacy
• Feature Tree
• Shrubs
• Underplanting

Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - 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 Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: Naturally grows 3m - 5m Approximately (topiary height is maintained by pruning)

Mature Width: 2 – 4 meters

Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly is expected to grow Approx 20 – 40 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly frost tolerant?

Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Acmena smithii ‘Minor Sunrise’ produces small clusters of fluffy white flowers from late spring through summer. These soft, delicate blooms sit neatly among the tight, rounded foliage and are followed by pink to deep-red berries, adding gentle ornamental interest throughout the warmer months.

Does Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy

Flower Colour:

Cream

Yes

Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly is Native to Eastern Australia, from Queensland through coastal New South Wales, where Syzygium australe grows naturally in subtropical and littoral rainforests.

Its nectar-rich flowers attract native bees and pollinating insects, while the colourful berries provide food for small birds. The dense evergreen foliage also offers excellent shelter and nesting cover, making it a beneficial addition to wildlife-friendly and suburban gardens.

Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Acmena smithii ‘Minor Sunrise’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in compacted clay or waterlogged ground unless improved with organic matter to enhance drainage and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as it matures to support drought resilience, dense topiary form and healthy berry production.

Is Acmena smithii Minor Sunrise Balls - Lilly Pilly Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Minor Sunrise’ develops good drought tolerance. It performs strongly in warm, dry and urban settings and maintains its compact, clipped ball shape with deep, occasional watering during extended dry spells.