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They will grow in full sunlight, partial shade or even half shade. Plant them in almost any soil and watch then thrive, from sandy soil to clay loam. They even accept saline and poor soil. Lilly pilly plant care is easy, and these are great evergreens for a dense, low-maintenance hedge.
- How far apart should you plant Lilly Pilly?
- How do you take care of a Lilly Pilly plant?
- How do you plant a Lilly Pilly tree?
- Do Lilly Pillys transplant well?
- What is the best Fertiliser for Lilly Pilly?
- Do Lilly Pilly have invasive roots?
- How long do Lilly Pilly trees live?
- Is Lilly Pilly poisonous to dogs?
- Will Lilly Pilly grow in shade?
- How often should you water Lilly Pillies?
- Is Seasol good for Lilly Pilly?
- How far from the fence should I plant a hedge?
How far apart should you plant Lilly Pilly?
For smaller growing trees and shrubs we can generally apply a 3:1 rule. This represents the height you want your hedge to grow to x width apart. if you want a clipped 3m tall hedge, plant material 1m apart. If you want a 4 metre hedge, plant 1.3m apart; if you want a 2m tall hedge, plant out at 60cm apart.
How do you take care of a Lilly Pilly plant?
Ideally choose a sunny position which has some protection from hard frosts or biting cold winds. Lilly pillies are tough when established but young plants will benefit from a little shelter. Improve the soil with organic compost and manure and if planting into heavy clay apply some eco-flo gypsum as well.
How do you plant a Lilly Pilly tree?
How to grow lilly pilly in a garden
- Choose a place in the garden that gets full sun to part shade. ...
- Dig the planting hole twice as wide and to the same depth as the root-ball. ...
- Position in hole and backfill with soil, gently firming down. ...
- Mulch around the base with organic mulch, keeping it away from the trunk.
Do Lilly Pillys transplant well?
We transplanted some established lilly pillys (bush xmas), and 5 out of 7 survived. They do get a bit stressed (lots of leaves will fall off) but seem to be quite tough. I think the ones that didn't survive, didn't have a big enough hole dug for them, so make make sure you loosen the soil really well for the roots.
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.
Do Lilly Pilly have invasive roots?
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.
How long do Lilly Pilly trees live?
Lilly Pilly is a common name for a Syzygium. The Syzygium Australe, also known as a Brush Cherry or Scrub Cherry. The average life span is approximately 20 years plus depending on conditions.
Is Lilly Pilly poisonous to dogs?
At the top of the list of toxic plants are the delicate Zephyranthes, or rain lilies. Despite their heavenly appearance, less than one flower can actually kill a pet. ... Safe plants include lilly pillies and camellias.
Will Lilly Pilly grow in shade?
Lilly pillies are really tough. They are quite drought tolerant in the ground, and grow in either full sun or semi shade. But in a pot keep them looking lush by watering regularly.
How often should you water Lilly Pillies?
Moderately reactive clay and silt (clayey sand to 30cm depth; silty sand to 60cm depth, silty clay at further depths). How often do you water the plant: At least twice per week.
Is Seasol good for Lilly Pilly?
Previous owners planted a Lilly pilly hedge which stayed twig like for two years. Having had great results with seasol before I applied it weekly for two weeks, fortnightly for two months, then monthly for about 6 months. The hedge was touching in 6 months and really dense inside a year.
How far from the fence should I plant a hedge?
How far from a wall or fence can I plant them? For Mixed/Traditional hedging 45cm - 60cm (18-24 inches) is adequate. If your planning to grow a tall hedge then slightly more space will be required.
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