Forest Flame Lilly Pilly sheoak

Forest Flame Lilly Pilly sheoakForest Flame Lilly Pilly is a hardy, easy to care for plant proving popular for low hedges and topiary work. This evergreen Lilly Pilly is very compact, with bright red new growth which matures to deep green. Small white starry flowers emerge in summer followed by small berries. Both the flowers and berries attract native wildlife adding to their appeal in the Australian garden. Forest Flame responds well to pruning encouraging new growth and depth.

and superb as a cut flower

adding seasonal interest and attracting birds

It is easily identified by its new foliage which is a striking purple colour

The rounded foliage of mid-green is highlighted by feathery plumes of silvery white in summer - changing into flowers described as "puffs of rose-coloured smoke "

Conditions: Full sun to partly shaded position

Banksia ericifolia is fast growing and thus ideal as a screening plant

Masses of distinctive white flowers adorn the tree from late spring through summer

This rare dogwood is a stunning

Prune after flowering to maintain the compact shape

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During summer

Soil: Adapts well to different soil types