How Tall Lilly Pilly?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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Lilly Pilly (Acmena Smithii Syn. the Height of This Tree Can Reach up to 20 Metres If Grown in Its Natural Environment, However, Due to the Various Cultivars...

How Tall Lilly Pilly?

Lilly pilly (Acmena smithii syn.
The height of this tree can reach up to 20 metres if grown in its natural environment, however, due to the various cultivars available, the overall heights can vary between 4 metres to 10 metres tall. When planting as a feature tree, the root systems can become quite invasive.

Are Lilly Pilly fast growing?

Syzygium – Lilly pilly

Lilly pillys are a popular fast growing shrub growing up to 5 metres. In spring the shrub is decorated with white fluffy pom pom flowers followed by small pink edible berries. Ideal for most climatic conditions and are very hardy.

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James H. Sterling

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