Acmena smithii ‘Firescreen’ – Lilly Pilly

Description

Acmena smithii ‘Firescreen’ – Striking, Hardy Hedge with Fiery New Growth

Add bold color and year-round coverage to your garden with Acmena smithii ‘Firescreen’. Specially selected for its vibrant red new foliage and dense growth, this Australian native is perfect for creating a fast-growing, low-maintenance privacy screen or ornamental hedge.

Key Features:

• Bright red new growth that matures to deep green

• Dense, upright growth habit ideal for screening

• Naturally psyllid-resistant – no leaf pimpling

• Grows up to 3–5m high and 1–2m wide

• Tolerates pruning, shaping, and a range of conditions

• Low-maintenance and bird-friendly

Firescreen thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for urban or coastal gardens, rural landscapes, or stylish hedging along driveways and boundaries. Its eye-catching foliage makes it both practical and beautiful.

Planting Tip: Water regularly until established and prune to encourage thick, uniform growth.