Acmena smithii

Acmena smithii 'Goodbye Neighbours', commonly known as Lilly Pilly, is a highly popular choice for hedging and privacy screening. This Australian native features dense, glossy green foliage with bronze highlights and produces small, white, bird-attracting flowers throughout the year. It is an ideal plant for creating a natural screen or hedge, forming a dense, upright barrier that can be easily shaped with pruning. Growing rapidly at a rate of up to 2 metres per year, it can reach a mature height of up to 6 metres and a width of 2 metres.
 
This variety is low maintenance, requiring minimal care once established, with only occasional watering depending on the climate. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Acmena smithii 'Goodbye Neighbours' is known for its hardiness, tolerating drought, wind, light frost, and mild salt spray. Additionally, it is highly resistant to psyllid pests, making it a resilient and reliable choice for a variety of landscapes. Regular watering during the establishment period and occasional pruning will help maintain its shape and density. This fast-growing, versatile native is an excellent solution for creating privacy, reducing noise, and adding year-round greenery to your outdoor space.

Height: 6 metres
Width: 2 metres
* Dimensions at maturity.

Best suited for:
 
Privacy screening and hedging in residential gardens and along property boundaries
Windbreaks in large properties, parks, or urban landscapes
Driveway borders or natural barriers for added privacy
Coastal gardens, thanks to its tolerance for mild salt spray
Formal or informal hedges in public spaces or commercial landscapes
Low-maintenance landscapes, due to its resilience and easy care
Fast-growing green barriers, as it can grow up to 2 meters per year