Acmena smithii 'Sublime'
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The Acmena smithii ‘Sublime’, commonly known as Lilly Pilly Sublime, is a lush and fast-growing hedging plant with vibrant lime-green foliage that remains dense all year round. This Australian native is highly sought after for its ornamental appeal, privacy screening, and low maintenance needs. The fresh green leaves create a striking contrast in any garden, and during spring and summer, it produces fluffy white flowers, followed by edible berries that attract birds.

Growing Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to most soil types. Requires moderate watering, with extra moisture needed during dry spells.

Unique Features:

  • Fast-growing and dense foliage, making it perfect for hedges and privacy screens.
  • Psyllid-resistant, ensuring healthy and glossy leaves year-round.
  • Attracts native birds with its summer berries.

Uses & Display Suggestions:
Ideal for formal hedging, screening, topiary, or feature planting in gardens and landscapes. Can also be grown in large pots for patios and courtyards.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Drained, Moist Soil

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Fast

Suitable for containers: Yes

More info: Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and density. Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring for best growth.

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Drought tolerance: Medium

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: High

Disease and pest susceptibility: Highly psyllid-resistant; minimal pest issues

Mature height: 4 m

Mature width: 1.75 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Lime Green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: White

Flower fragrant: No

Flowering season: Spring – Summer

Fruit: Yes

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