Acmena smithii 'Firescreen' - Lilly Pilly

The Acmena smithii 'Firescreen' is an Australian native Lilly Pilly with vibrant copper-red new growth and bursts into clusters of small, fluffy white flowers in summer, followed by edible berries.

Very psyllid resistant

Spacing: Plant every 80cm apart for a faster forming hedge or further apart for a slower forming hedge.

Growth Size: Up to 4m tall x 2m w

Positioning - Full sun to part shade

Temperament - Drought and frost tolerant once established.  Protect from wind and salt spray.

Perfect for: Hedging, screening, topiary, pots

Growth Rate: Fast

Height Approximates in Pots for this Variety:

400mm - 1.4m tall

75L - 1.6-1.8m tall

100L - 2m+tall