Acmena smithii ‘Allyn Magic’ — Compact Psyllid-Resistant Hedge

Acmena smithii ‘Allyn Magic’ is a compact lilly pilly bred for neat hedging with minimal maintenance. It produces dense glossy foliage with soft bronze new growth, naturally forming a tight shape that clips easily into a formal hedge. Selected for strong resistance to psyllids, the leaves stay smooth and attractive year-round.

Key features

• Naturally compact growth habit

• Dense evergreen foliage

• Psyllid resistant leaves

• Colourful new growth flush

• Excellent for formal shaping

Landscape uses

Ideal for structured small-space planting:

• Low to medium hedges

• Garden borders and edging

• Courtyard planting

• Formal clipped hedges

• Pots and planter boxes

• Underplanting beneath taller screens

Size & growth

• Height: 1.5–3 m

• Width: 1–2 m

• Growth rate: Moderate

Creates a tidy hedge that remains manageable long-term.

Growing conditions

• Full sun to part shade

• Most well-drained soils

• Light pruning keeps dense form

• Hardy once established

Why choose Lilly Pilly ‘Allyn Magic’

For a reliable compact native hedge that stays neat with little effort, Allyn Magic provides year-round greenery and structure without the size of larger lilly pillies.