Acmena smithii Minor

Common Name: Dwarf Lilly Pilly

Description: Acmena smithii 'Minor', commonly known as Dwarf Lilly Pilly, is a compact, evergreen Australian native shrub renowned for its dense foliage and attractive new growth. The glossy dark green leaves are complemented by bronze to reddish new shoots, providing a striking contrast. In spring and summer, it produces fluffy cream-colored flowers, followed by masses of brightly colored berries that attract birds. This 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, 'Minor' 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 3 to 5 meters (can be maintained at desired height with pruning)
• Width: Approximately 2 to 3 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Cream

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Hedging
• Suitable for Topiary
• Australian native
• 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