Red Head™ Acmena smithii ‘BWNRED’ 
- Dense foliage with red new growth
- Extremely Psyllid resistant
- Highly Myrtle Rust resistant click for more information
Description: Red Head™ Acmena Lilly Pilly is an attractive large shrub/small tree with glossy rounded, deep green foliage. New growth flushes red to deep claret then changes to chocolate before hardening off the dark green. The dense foliage can be pruned down to 1.5m high and is fire retardant. Clusters of small white flowers are followed by bright purple edible berries.
Size: 6m high x 2m wide.
Planting Density: 1 plant per 1-5m², 1 plant per 1-2 linear metres.
Uses: Ideal for specimen planting, hedging and screening.
Position: Full sun to part shade. Tolerates cold and drought. Red Head™ Acmena suits well drained to heavy clay soils.
Care: Trim as required. Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. For a tidy hedge prune yearly, for a natural shape prune every 2-3 years or not at all.
Where it works: QLD, NSW, VIC, SA & WA.
Top Red Head™ Wholesale Growers
Some of the top wholesale growers listed below do also sell retail, those marked as Trade Only will not, all others will sell direct to the general public.
Grower | Location | Phone | |
Flower Power Group (Arborglen Pty Ltd) | GLENORIE | 02 9652 2327 | ![]() |
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Native Plant Wholesalers (Trade Only) |
COMPTON | 08 8726 6210 | ![]() |
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Westland Nurseries | SEVEN MILE BEACH | 03 6248 6863 | ![]() |
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Prestige Plants (Trade Only) |
KINGLAKE | 03 5786 2036 | ![]() |
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GROWER KNOWLEDGE:
This website gives general information for the states/regions in Australia. For local information on which plants work in your area contact your local grower. Local grower knowledge is vital, this website is no substitute.
HEIGHTS:
Heights shown on the website are for general gardening conditions. In well maintained gardens, some plants will get taller.
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