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Posted by Amelie Brisbane (My Page) on Fri, Aug 19, 05 at 9:10
On Better Homes and Gardens on TV tonight Graham Ross was talking about a new "lillypilly" called "Goodbye Neighbour" (or something along those lines).
It is supposed to grow up to 2 metres a year. He didn't give any other details about it.
Does anyone know anything about this plant and it's botanical name? (I hate those friendly little names all plants seem to be given these days).
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RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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- Posted by deejaus Melb.Vic. Aust (My Page) on
Fri, Aug 19, 05 at 20:55
I saw that too Amelie but I can't remember if he actually gave a botanical name for it. I know another nursery has a lillypilly called 'neighbours begone' which is Acmena smithii. I found 'goodbye neighbours' on a site called Tim's Garden Centre, but they didn't give the botanical name either. I'm sure you'll find it around though.
Cheers,
Dee. |
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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The "friendly little names" are generally the varietal name of the plant which is a relevant part of the botanic name.
The botanical name has Genus name first, followed by species name, followed by varietal name. That distinguishes it from other selected varieties of the same species. If you simply find out it's botanical name as species and genus, and go and buy something with that name, you are not likely to be getting what you want. Stick with the "friendly little name" and you are more likely to find your plant. |
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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| Thanks for the responses. |
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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| From the name, it sounds like a variant of the small leaf lilly pilly, Syzygium luehmannii, or maybe the magenta lilly pilly, Syzygium paniculatum, both of which are popular as a screening plants. |
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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| It was also recommended yesterday morning by Sabrina on the local gardening show for the same purpose. |
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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Neighbours begone is a variety of Acmena smithii according to their website. What variety I don't know. Don't know where to get this plant either - no stockists listed.
Worries me a bit that they appear to be based in Victoria and I'm interested in this plant for Brisbane.
I suppose this is the same plant that was briefly mentioned on BHG? |
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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| There is a link on the BH&G website to the plant they mentioned: Goodbye Neighbours. But as others have already said, it isn't clear whether this is the same as the other similar ones mentioned. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Goodbye Neighbours
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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| Sabrina definitely recommended one of those mentioned my Raymondo. She had to spell it for the caller!!! |
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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Here is another link.
People in Melbourne will well know this particular nursery and their version of Neighbours Be-gone: Botanical Name: Acmena smithii
Height x width: 66m x 3m can be kept trimmed to any height and width
Planting distance for hedge or screen: 1-1.5m
Conditions: Full sun to part shade in well-drained soils
Features: Attractive glossy green foliage with red new growth, fluffy white flowers followed by small purple berries, fast growing
Landscape use: Landscape use: Hedges, screens, topiary, great for blocking out the neighbours! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Neighbours Be-Gone Trees
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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| After all that, I'm looking for something a bit taller - around 5 metres. Thanks to you all, anyhow. I might just stick to the normal old smithii or leumanii. |
RE: lillypilly mentioned on Better Homes & Gardens
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| Acmena smithii is the correct name, and it is different to Syzygium luehmannii. I have both of them growing in my back yard. Amena Smithii can grow to 30 Meters in the wild however it will be smaller without competition. Greening Australia stock them on occasions. A number of nurseries have different varieties. The one on BHG was a dwarf that only grows to a couple of meters. I also have found one called "hot flush" at http://www.bullockcreeknursery.com.au/main-page.html Happy hunting Mark |
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