Acmena smithii Forest Flame

Common Name: Forest Flame Lilly Pilly

Description: Acmena smithii 'Forest Flame' is a compact, evergreen Australian native shrub renowned for its dense foliage and vibrant new growth. The glossy dark green leaves are complemented by bright red new shoots that mature to deep green, providing a striking contrast. In spring, it produces fluffy cream-colored flowers, followed by edible berries. This psyllid-resistant variety is ideal for formal or informal hedging, screening, and topiary applications. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. Once established, 'Forest Flame' is hardy, tolerating light frost and a range of soil types. Regular pruning encourages bushy growth and maintains the desired shape. 

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 2 meters
• Width: Approximately 1.5 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Cream

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary
• Australian native
• Psyllid Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Frost Tolerant
• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Bees

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea species
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush) species
• Leptospermum (Tea Tree) species
• Westringia (Coastal Rosemary) species