The brightly coloured variegated foliage is the key feature of this excellent form of Acmena smithii. It makes a superb low growing hedge or as a feature shrub in a garden bed or pot. Give it a light trim and a handful of general purpose fertiliser every spring to keep it looking good.
Acmena smithii ‘Moonlight Flame’ – Lilly Pilly
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Lilly Pilly
Scientific Name - Acmena smithii
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Moonlight Flame
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.75
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Dense foliage, Variegated
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Topiary, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Cut flower, Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly
Attracts Wildlife -
Angus Cultivar -