{"product_id":"blush-satinash-acmena-hemilampra","title":"Blush Satinash - Acmena hemilampra","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlush Satinash (\u003cem\u003eAcmena hemilampra\u003c\/em\u003e, now classified as \u003cem\u003eSyzygium hemilamprum\u003c\/em\u003e) is an Australian rainforest tree that reaches about 8m in a garden and up to 15m in rainforest. It has glossy green leaves with bright copper-tan new growth, small white flowers and white edible berries, and it establishes quickly enough to plant as a tall hedge. It is also called broadleaf lilly pilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColoured new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh leaves flush copper-tan to russet-red against the glossy green, which gives colour long after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers, then fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of small white flowers are followed by white berries that are edible and that wildlife enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e It fills out fast enough to use as a hedge, which suits anyone who wants cover sooner rather than later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and humidity ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates exposed coastal planting, sandy soils and humid air, a hard combination to find.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true native.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rainforest tree found from northern NSW to the tip of Cape York, so it supports Australian wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall hedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row and clip to the height you need. It forms a dense, glossy screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a native or rainforest style garden, plant a single tree and give it plenty of room, well away from buildings, because it grows to about 8m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles exposed coastal planting and sandy soil, so it suits seaside blocks that need a robust green backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blush Satinash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade in a well drained position. It is at home in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens and in humid air. It tolerates moderate frost once established, but in cooler gardens give young plants a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers well drained soil, and sandy soils suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for around 12 weeks until established. Fertilise in spring with a slow release native fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering to promote a dense habit and more flowers. Hedges can be clipped to height at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Blush Satinash as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Larger sizes are 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 300mm pots, sold singly. Tubes are the value choice for a long hedge, while the bigger pots give an immediate start and a taller plant on day one. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks in warm soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lilly-pillys\"\u003eBrowse the full lilly pilly range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/syzygiums\"\u003eMore syzygium plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-trees\"\u003eMore Australian native trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/lilly-pilly-care-guide-keep-your-plants-thriving\"\u003eLilly pilly care guide: choosing, planting and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 1m apart in a single row. It establishes quickly, so the plants close up into a continuous screen, and clipping after flowering keeps the height where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 8m in a garden, and up to 15m in rainforest settings. Clipped as a hedge, you can hold it at whatever height suits the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the berries edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The white berries that follow the spring flowers are edible, and birds and other wildlife will take their share too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787161600319,"sku":"ACM-HEM-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787161633087,"sku":"ACM-HEM-140MM-P10","price":197.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787161665855,"sku":"ACM-HEM-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67787161698623,"sku":"ACM-HEM-300MM","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/blush-satinash-acmena-hemilampra.jpg?v=1792149143","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/blush-satinash-acmena-hemilampra","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}