Fast-Growing Native Screening Plant for Dense Privacy
Acmena smithii ‘Speed Screen’ is a vigorous, fast-growing Lilly Pilly selected specifically for creating dense privacy hedges quickly. With lush glossy green foliage and attractive bronze new growth, this hardy Australian native forms a thick, evergreen screen ideal for suburban boundaries.
Well suited to Melbourne gardens, Speed Screen delivers rapid coverage without sacrificing foliage quality or structure.
🌱 Why Choose Lilly Pilly Speed Screen?
✔ Fast Growth Rate – Establishes privacy quickly
✔ Dense, Compact Foliage – Excellent screening performance
✔ Glossy Evergreen Leaves – Year-round structure
✔ Responds Well to Pruning – Ideal for formal hedging
✔ Hardy & Reliable – Adaptable to various soil types
✔ Great for Urban Gardens
📏 Mature Size
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Height: 4 – 6 metres (can be kept lower with pruning)
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Width: 1.5 – 2.5 metres
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Easily maintained at 2–3 metres for suburban hedging
Regular trimming encourages even denser growth.
🌞 Growing Conditions
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Position: Full sun to part shade
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Soil: Well-drained soil enriched with organic matter
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Watering: Moderate during establishment
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Frost Tolerant: Yes
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Climate: Performs exceptionally well in Melbourne and temperate Australian regions
Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and drought tolerant.
✂️ Care & Maintenance
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Trim 2–3 times per year to maintain a tight hedge
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Feed in spring and late summer with a quality organic fertiliser
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Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Speed Screen responds strongly to pruning, making it easy to shape.
🌿 Ideal Landscape Uses
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Privacy hedging along boundaries
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Noise reduction planting
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Wind protection
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Poolside screening
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Driveway borders
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Native garden designs
Its rapid growth makes it ideal when privacy is needed sooner rather than later.
🌏 Fast Native Screening for Modern Australian Gardens
If you’re looking for a hardy, fast-growing native hedge that creates dense privacy quickly, Lilly Pilly ‘Speed Screen’ is a proven performer. Strong, adaptable and easy to maintain, it’s an excellent choice for residential and landscape projects across Melbourne and southern Australia.
