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Lilly pillies prefer good fertile moist soil but will still thrive in drought, full sun or semi shade and will tolerate frosts, sandy soils and coastal conditions. Lilly pillies don't do well in wet areas so make sure there is adequate drainage.
- How far apart should you plant Lilly Pilly?
- How do you take care of a Lilly Pilly plant?
- How do you plant Lilly Pillies?
- How long does Lilly Pilly take to grow?
- What is the best Fertiliser for Lilly Pilly?
- Do Lilly Pilly have invasive roots?
- Is Lilly Pilly poisonous to dogs?
- Will Lilly Pilly grow in shade?
- How often should you water Lilly Pillies?
- Is Seasol good for Lilly Pilly?
- How long does a Lilly Pilly live?
- What is the fastest growing Lilly Pilly?
- What eats Lilly Pilly leaves?
- Do Lilly Pillies need a lot of water?
- Why are my Lilly Pilly leaves turning yellow?
- When should I prune Lilly Pillies?
- What does Lilly Pilly taste like?
- Are Lilly Pilly berries good for you?
- Is there a dwarf Lilly Pilly?
How far apart should you plant Lilly Pilly?
For smaller growing trees and shrubs we can generally apply a 3:1 rule. This represents the height you want your hedge to grow to x width apart. if you want a clipped 3m tall hedge, plant material 1m apart. If you want a 4 metre hedge, plant 1.3m apart; if you want a 2m tall hedge, plant out at 60cm apart.
How do you take care of a Lilly Pilly plant?
Ideally choose a sunny position which has some protection from hard frosts or biting cold winds. Lilly pillies are tough when established but young plants will benefit from a little shelter. Improve the soil with organic compost and manure and if planting into heavy clay apply some eco-flo gypsum as well.
How do you plant Lilly Pillies?
How to grow lilly pilly in a garden
- Choose a place in the garden that gets full sun to part shade. ...
- Dig the planting hole twice as wide and to the same depth as the root-ball. ...
- Position in hole and backfill with soil, gently firming down. ...
- Mulch around the base with organic mulch, keeping it away from the trunk.
How long does Lilly Pilly take to grow?
In general lilly pillies are fast growing plants which can be expected to reach their mature height in 3- 5 years depending on growing conditions. While this can mean fast screening of unwanted views, it can also mean additional maintenance is required to keep them at a desired height.
What is the best Fertiliser for Lilly Pilly?
Yates Acticote for natives is a controlled release fertiliser that also contains some fast release fertiliser and will provide continuous feeding for up to 6 months depending on the temperature and moisture conditions. Lilly pilly tend to also like organic fertiliser such as blood and bone or Dynamic Lifter.
Do Lilly Pilly have invasive roots?
They range from a small bush to a big tree and are well respected for their spectacular ornamental value and fast growth. ... Their root systems are generally non-invasive.
Is Lilly Pilly poisonous to dogs?
Native Shrubs
Many Aussie shrubs are theoretically poisonous due to the irritant oils they contain but in practice dogs find them too unpleasant to nibble. My favourites here are Lilly pilly, Westringia and Correa, as you can tell by the garden at Walkerville Vet!
Will Lilly Pilly grow in shade?
Lilly pillies are really tough. They are quite drought tolerant in the ground, and grow in either full sun or semi shade. But in a pot keep them looking lush by watering regularly.
How often should you water Lilly Pillies?
How often do you water the plant: At least twice per week. How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day: The tops would get about eight hours of sunlight each day.
Is Seasol good for Lilly Pilly?
Previous owners planted a Lilly pilly hedge which stayed twig like for two years. Having had great results with seasol before I applied it weekly for two weeks, fortnightly for two months, then monthly for about 6 months. The hedge was touching in 6 months and really dense inside a year.
How long does a Lilly Pilly live?
Lilly Pilly is a common name for a Syzygium. The Syzygium Australe, also known as a Brush Cherry or Scrub Cherry. The average life span is approximately 20 years plus depending on conditions.
What is the fastest growing Lilly Pilly?
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.
What eats Lilly Pilly leaves?
Q: What's eating my Lilly Pilly? We're getting a few reports of chewing damage on Lilly Pilly foliage. A relativly new pest affecting Lilly Pilly, the Paropsides calypso beetle, can really knock your otherwise healthy hedge about. ... Both feed on the leaves and eat from the leaf edge in towards the middle.
Do Lilly Pillies need a lot of water?
Lilly pillies prefer good fertile moist soil but will still thrive in drought, full sun or semi shade and will tolerate frosts, sandy soils and coastal conditions. ... Lilly pillies will grow quite happily as container plants although they will need regular watering, as container plants dry out very quickly.
Why are my Lilly Pilly leaves turning yellow?
Why are my Lilly pilly plants leaves turning yellow and shrub not thickening up. ... You may find sap sucking insects such as scale, mealybugs or aphids may be attacking your plants. To control these pests, spray with PestOil to dry out and suffocate them. Yellowing leaves can also indicate a deficiency.
When should I prune Lilly Pillies?
'By late spring, this hedge will be covered in shiny bronze new growth and the scale will be gone. You can prune as soft or as hard as you like - even down to ground level. The best time to do this is in late winter, before new growth comes on in spring. In cooler climates wait until all danger of frosts has past.
What does Lilly Pilly taste like?
Lilly Pilly berries have a sweet-tart, musky, and metallic flavor with fruity, spice-filled notes reminiscent of cloves, cinnamon, pears, cranberries, and apples. It is important to note that there are many different varieties of berries under the Lilly Pilly name, and each variety will vary in flavor and texture.
Are Lilly Pilly berries good for you?
The little red and pink pear-shaped berries that grow on the lilly pilly plant have a high concentration of antioxidants, amino acids and vitamins A, E and C, providing a powerful immune system boost. 'Lilly pilly berries are a perfect addition to any smoothie or fruit salad.
Is there a dwarf Lilly Pilly?
Acmena minor 'Dwarf Lilly Pilly'
Dwarf Lilly Lilly is a native Australian hedging & screening plant, with small leaves and a dwarf growing habit that is denser and more compact than standard Lilly Pillies. This means it won't grow taller than 3 meters, making it perfect for a smaller hedge that you want to trim less.
