Acmena Smithii 'Purple Rain' (Purple Rain Lilly Pilly)
Acmena Smithii 'Purple Rain' (Purple Rain Lilly Pilly)
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A striking, compact Australian native, Acmena Smithii 'Purple Rain' (Purple Rain Lilly Pilly) is prized for its lush new growth in rich purple tones that mature to deep glossy green. Ideal for hedging and screening, this variety forms a dense, upright shape with excellent year-round foliage appeal. It also produces small white flowers followed by pinkish-red berries that attract birds.
Fast-growing and hardy, it performs well in a range of soil types and climates. Highly resistant to psyllid damage, it is a popular choice for low-maintenance hedges in residential or commercial gardens. With its vibrant colour contrast and dense growth habit, 'Purple Rain' brings structure, privacy, and beauty to any landscape.
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Mature height
2–4 metres
Mature width
1.5–2.5 metres
Spacing
1–2 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with vibrant purple new growth and pinkish-red berries
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to summer [September–December], followed by berries in late summer
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance, prune to shape after flowering or berrying
Root System
Develops a non-invasive, shallow to moderately deep fibrous root system. Roots usually extend 30–60 cm into the soil and remain well-contained