Dwarf Form
Category
Dwarf Form
Acmena Smithii
Details:
* Height: 1-2m, Width: Around 1m
* Full to Partial Sun
* Flowers: Spring/Summer
* Frost Tolerant
* Climate: Coastal Planting
Dwarf form of this popular evergreen shub grown for attractive foliage and berries.
Features: Glossy green pointed foliage which colours yellow and red at various times. Fluffy cream flowers in Spring are followed by attractive fleshy pink to purple mauve berries.
Conditions: Will grow in most garden soils preferably fertile and moist. Full to partial sun. Light frost tolerant and suited to coastal gardens.
For Best Results: Enrich soil with well rotted compost and mulch well.
Planting Ideas and Uses:
* excellent hedging plant
* trim into formal shapes
* great in decorative tubs
* berries edible fresh or cooked as jam.
