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Acmena Firescreen

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Hardy native fast-growing shrub, tall yet slim, suited to hedging, topiary and privacy screening. Firescreen is an improved variety with glowing red new growth, very psyllid resistant. Bushy all the way down.

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Acmena smithii 'Firescreen' PBR

DESCRIPTION: Firescreen is an improved acmena variety which is fast growing and psyllid resistant. Plants produce brilliant copper-red new growth following pruning.
USES: Perfect for hedges, screening and specimen planting. Suited to large containers and topiary.
PLANTING: Prefers a sunny spot in free draining soil. Protect from wind and salt spray. Tolerates frost and drought once established.
CARE: Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established. Prune as required to promote new growth and fertilise using a slow release native fertiliser autumn and spring.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: Clip to 1-2m H x 1 m W for a dense manageable hedge or allow to reach its natural height of approx 4 metres for privacy screening.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tube-stock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The average size of your plants will be 15 -25 cm including the pot height of 80mm high and 42 mm wide.