{"product_id":"acmena-smithii-minor-red-tip-form","title":"Acmena smithii Minor Red Tip form","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eLilly Pilly ‘Minor Red Tip’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"874\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eAcmena smithii ‘Minor Red Tip’ is a compact, dense-growing evergreen shrub highly regarded for its vibrant flushes of bright red new foliage and its suitability for formal hedging and screening. This improved form of the native lilly pilly features small, glossy green leaves that contrast beautifully with the colourful new growth, creating year-round visual interest. In summer, it produces small, fluffy white flowers followed by decorative pink to purple berries that attract birds. Exceptionally well suited to Melbourne conditions, it tolerates pruning, urban pollution, and a range of soil types provided they are well-drained. ‘Minor Red Tip’ is also known for its strong resistance to psyllids, making it a reliable, low-maintenance choice for tight hedging, topiary, and structured garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"885\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"888\"\u003e• Shrub - Medium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"924\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"927\"\u003e• Height: 2–4 m\u003cbr data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\"\u003e• Width: 1.5–2.5 m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"978\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"981\"\u003e• Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e• Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1024\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003e• Flowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1068\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003e• White\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003e• Australian native\u003cbr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e• Suitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003e• Disease Resistant\u003cbr data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e• Bird Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e• Bee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e• Perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e• Suitable for Hedging\u003cbr data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e• Suitable for Topiary\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e• Suitable for Espalier\u003cbr data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e• Psyllid resistant\u003cbr data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003e• Dense growth habit ideal for screening\u003cbr data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1364\"\u003e• Responds well to regular pruning\u003cbr data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e• Evergreen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1527\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1429\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to humans and animals, though berries are not commonly consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1669\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e• Westringia\u003cbr data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003e• Lomandra\u003cbr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e• Dianella\u003cbr data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e• Syzygium australe varieties\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e• Murraya paniculata\u003cbr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e• Buxus\u003cbr data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e• Lavender\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Top Strike Tube Growers","offers":[{"title":"20CM","offer_id":47696482861221,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/AcmenasmithiiMinorRedTipform20CM.png?v=1775515817","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/acmena-smithii-minor-red-tip-form","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}