{"product_id":"cherry-surprise-lilly-pilly-acmena-smithii-cherry-surprise","title":"Cherry Surprise Lilly Pilly - Acmena smithii 'Cherry Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry Surprise Lilly Pilly (\u003cem\u003eAcmena smithii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cherry Surprise') is a medium native hedging plant that grows to about 3m tall and 1.5m wide. Small, neat leaves flush deep cherry red when young, and the plant is psyllid resistant, so the new growth stays clean. It is slender for its height, which means less clipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep cherry red new growth.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each flush of young leaves arrives in rich red before ageing to green, so a clipped hedge keeps showing colour through the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePsyllid resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The new growth stays clean, without the pitted, distorted leaves that psyllids cause on susceptible lilly pillies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender for its height.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 1.5m it is over head height but narrow, so a hedge needs less clipping and takes up less ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e An Australian native that suits wildlife gardens, with small white summer flowers on mature plants followed by berries that birds enjoy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad uses.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is used for hedges, screens, topiary and windbreaks across most of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedges and screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants knit into a dense hedge within a few seasons, well over head height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary and clipped forms.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small leaves clip cleanly into balls, cones or formal shapes, and every trim brings a new flush of red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row along a boundary filters wind and gives shelter, and it suits a planting that welcomes birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cherry Surprise Lilly Pilly in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny to part shade positions. It suits most areas of Australia and tolerates light frost once established, but it is not for very cold, frosty locations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil. Avoid poorly drained ground and heavy clay, which are the main causes of failure. On heavy soil, plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well, especially while the plants are young. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in autumn and again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as required to promote new growth. Each trim brings fresh red leaves, so many gardeners clip little and often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Cherry Surprise Lilly Pilly as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. The tube is supplied by our grower and is not always available. If it is sold out, the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small, leafy plant, with the red new growth showing as it settles in warm weather.\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 lilly pilly range\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 for choosing, planting and pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eBest hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to create a great hedge and keep it sharp\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant Cherry Surprise for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 80cm apart in a single row. Its slender 1.5m width means that spacing closes the gaps without crowding the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it psyllid resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, which keeps the red new growth free of the pitting that psyllids cause. Good drainage and regular water keep the plant healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in heavy clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt does not like heavy clay or very wet soil. If your soil is heavy, plant on a raised mound or choose a different plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789645971775,"sku":"ACM-SMI-CHERRY-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/cherry-surprise-lilly-pilly-acmena-smithii-cherry-surprise.jpg?v=1792192923","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/cherry-surprise-lilly-pilly-acmena-smithii-cherry-surprise","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}