Acmena smithii SUBLIME - Lilly Pilly Sublime
- Mature size: 3-5m tall x 2-3m wide.
- Recommended spacing for hedging: 80cm-1m apart.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full sun to partial shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate - Fast.
Uses
Perfect for hedging, informal privacy screen, large container planting, feature plant, native garden, urban landscapes, garden boundaries.
Noteworthy
Australian Native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, psyllid resistant, attracts beneficial wildlife, dense foliage, vibrant lime green new growth.
Tolerant
Pruning, shaping, coastal conditions, mild drought, light frost and a range of soil types.
Colour/Growth form
Compact evergreen shrub/small tree with dense foliage. New growth emerges vibrant lime green before maturing to glossy green. Produces masses of small white fluffy flowers during the warmer months, adding seasonal interest to hedges, screens and feature plantings.
What is Lilly Pilly SUBLIME?
Acmena smithii SUBLIME is a compact Australian native lilly pilly valued for its dense foliage, lime green new growth and reliable screening habit. Its naturally full growth makes it well suited to hedging, privacy screens and feature planting. This variety is also known for its psyllid resistance, making it a practical choice for low-maintenance landscapes.
How to Care for Lilly Pilly SUBLIME
Plant in a sunny to partly shaded position with well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce watering once mature. Prune for a tidy hedge, or less often if allowing it to grow into a more natural screen or feature plant. Apply mulch around the base and use a slow-release fertiliser during the growing season to encourage healthy foliage and fresh new growth.
