Acmena Smithii ‘Orange Crush’ (Orange Crush Lilly Pilly)
Acmena Smithii ‘Orange Crush’ (Orange Crush Lilly Pilly)
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Acmena Smithii ‘Orange Crush’ (Orange Crush Lilly Pilly) is an attractive evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant foliage and lush, dense growth habit. Its fresh coppery-orange to bronze new growth matures to glossy green, creating a beautiful contrast that adds colour and texture to gardens throughout the year. With its naturally bushy appearance and excellent screening potential, this versatile Australian native is ideal for hedging, privacy screens, garden borders and feature planting.
Easy to grow and well suited to a range of garden styles, Orange Crush Lilly Pilly responds well to pruning, allowing it to be maintained as a neat hedge or shaped to suit different spaces. Its dense foliage provides privacy and creates a lush green backdrop, while its colourful new growth adds ornamental appeal. Whether used to define boundaries, enhance outdoor living areas or create a vibrant native garden, this hardy and versatile shrub is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking year-round greenery with a striking splash of colour.

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Mature height
1.5–2.5 metres
Mature width
1–2 metres
Spacing
75 cm–1 metre for hedging; 1.5–2 metres for screening
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Coppery-orange to bronze new growth, maturing to glossy green foliage, with white flowers.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low; prune occasionally to maintain shape and encourage dense growth
Root System
Generally fibrous; allow adequate space near paving, pipes and structures