when to prune lilly pilly

'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.

How do you prune a Lilly Pilly tree?

Use sharp secateurs, shears (wavy edge shears are good on small foliage) or electric trimmers. Trim the new growth back to within a few centimetres of its origin. Do this by finding the line of the previous trimming (a line of darker foliage) and using it as your guide. Use a string line as a guide when pruning hedges.

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.

Can I use Seasol on Lilly Pilly?

Leave it at Seasol to get the plants settled in, then fertilise with a slow release fertiliser after a month or so (except in Winter). When you do fertilise make sure you get the right fertiliser for your hedge plants – Lilly Pillies and Westringia should receive native fertiliser.

How big do Lilly Pilly trees grow?

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.

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.

Why are the leaves falling off my Lilly Pilly?

Oedema occurs when the tree's circulatory system sends excess water to the foliage. This causes small, blisterlike eruptions on the undersides of the lilly pilly's leaves that eventually burst, leaving spots of dead cells that may be white to brown and corklike. The leaves may eventually yellow and fall off.

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.

Are 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!

Are Lilly Pilly roots invasive?

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.

Which is better Seasol or PowerFeed?

What is the difference between Seasol and PowerFeed? ... Seasol promotes healthy roots, encourages beneficial soil micro-organisms, stimulates flowering and fruiting and helps plants to cope with stresses like heat, drought, frost and pest and disease attack. PowerFeed is a fertiliser.

What's wrong with my Lilly Pilly?

A couple of pests and disease affect lilly pillies. The first, and probably the most obvious, is psyllids or pimple gall. This causes deformed new growth and little lumps to form in the leaves. The second problem is scale and this can be cleaned up with white oil.

How long does it take for Lilly Pilly 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 are the worst trees to plant?

Trees known for their rather undesirable qualities, and why you should steer clear of them.

Cottonwood. One of the trees you should avoid having in your backyard is certainly cottonwood. ...
Bradford Pear. ...
Mimosa Tree. ...
Mulberry Tree. ...
Chinese Tallow. ...
Norway Maple. ...
Eucalyptus. ...
Quaking Aspen.

How far apart do you plant Lilly Pilly?

Lilly Pilly Resilience 300mm pot

Hedge: Suitable for 1 to 3m in Height. Space @ 75cm to 1m apart (the closer spacing will maximise density low down)
Screen: 3 to 4m height. Space @ 2 to 3m apart (the closer spacing will maximise density low down)
Supplied Detail: 300mm Pot (15 litre) Height 70cm to 90cm out of the pot.

How can I speed up Lilly Pilly growth?

Lilly pillies can grow in full sun or shade, tolerate drought once established and will grow in a wide range of soils. Of course the more sun, water and nutrient rich soil you give them the faster they'll grow which is worth keeping in mind if you're after a quick growing hedge or screen.

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.

Can you propagate Lilly Pilly?

Popular evergreen plants, including camellias, murraya, viburnum, photinias, rosemary, lilly pillies, lavender and box can all be propagated. ... Take cuttings about 10cm long as soon as the plant's new growth has ripened sufficiently (enough so the plant doesn't wilt when pruned).

How do you treat psyllids on Lilly Pilly?

If it's a mild attack it's not really going to affect the health of the plant, just spray with white oil and a systemic insecticide spray such as Confidoror – this will kill the nymphs (Systemic sprays are chemicals that will travel through the plant and remain in the plant tissue for a period of time).

How do you care for a syzygium plant?

Good drainage and a pot with a hole is required. Abundantly watered (especially on hot days) soft water once a week in summer and in winter every 7-10 days, avoiding drying earthen coma. From spring to autumn, every 2 weeks, a complex fertilizer, rich in nitrogen and potassium. It is useful to use organic fertilizers.

Is Lilly Pilly fruit poisonous?

CLARENCE: There are around 60 species of Lilly Pilly in Australia, and the fruits from all of them are edible, although not all of them are as palatable as others.

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 Lavender toxic to dogs?

Lavender, the plant, does contain a small amount of a compound called linalool, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. The linalool is found in such small concentrations, however, that this is rarely an issue. Problems arise only if a dog ingests a very large quantity of lavender.