Botanical Name: Acmena smithii ‘Minor’
Common Name: Lilly Pilly Minor
Pot Size: Large 300mm Pot

Current Height

Current Height from the top of the pot: :1m from the top of the pot

Acmena Smithii Minor Large 300mm Pots

Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ is a compact, hardy Lilly Pilly variety with attractive glossy green foliage and a naturally dense growth habit. It is a great choice for customers wanting a neat evergreen hedge, privacy screen, boundary plant, or low-maintenance feature shrub.

These large 300mm pots are a more advanced size compared to smaller plants, giving you a faster result in the garden and a stronger starting point for hedging or screening.

Features

• Evergreen Australian native
• Glossy green foliage
• Compact and dense growth habit
• Great for hedging and screening
• Hardy and reliable once established
• Responds well to trimming
• Suitable for formal or natural-style gardens

Position

Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ grows best in:

• Full sun
• Part shade
• Well-drained soil
• Garden beds, borders and large pots

For the thickest hedge growth, plant in a sunny position and trim regularly once established.

Ideal For

• Privacy hedging
• Screening
• Boundary planting
• Fence lines
• Driveways and pathways
• Native gardens
• Formal hedges
• Feature planting

Planting Distance

For a dense hedge, plant approximately:

600mm–800mm apart

For a quicker, thicker hedge, plant closer together.

Height at Maturity

Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ can grow to approximately:

3m–5m tall, depending on conditions and trimming.

It can also be easily maintained much lower as a hedge with regular pruning.

Care

Plant into well-drained soil and water regularly while establishing. Once established, Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ is hardy and easy to maintain.

Apply a slow-release fertiliser during the warmer growing months to encourage strong, healthy new growth.

Trimming

Acmena smithii ‘Minor’ responds very well to pruning and can be trimmed into a neat formal hedge or left to grow more naturally.

Major trimming and shaping is best done during Spring and Summer, while the plant is actively growing.

Why Buy Acmena Smithii Minor in Large 300mm Pots?

These large 300mm Acmena Smithii Minor plants are ideal when you want a more advanced hedge or screen without starting from a small tube or 140mm pot. They are a great option for creating privacy, structure, and year-round greenery in the garden.