Acmena smithii 'Purple Rain' pbr

Common Name:
Lilly Pilly 'Purple Rain'

Description:
Acmena smithii 'Purple Rain' is a striking, fast-growing evergreen shrub known for its vibrant new foliage, which emerges in rich purple tones before maturing to deep green. In summer, this hardy variety produces clusters of fluffy white flowers, followed by an abundance of deep purple edible berries that attract birds. Its dense, compact growth habit makes it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, and formal gardens. Highly resistant to psyllid damage, 'Purple Rain' thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a range of soil conditions. It is drought and frost tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance to keep its lush appearance.

Form:

• Shrub - Large
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6m
• Width: 1.5–2m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Frost Tolerant
• Psyllid Resistant
• Bird Attracting
• Edible Berries
• Fast-Growing
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Westringia
• Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
• Dianella
• Lomandra
• Grevillea

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Acmena smithii 'Purple Rain' pbr