Lilly Pilly Acmena smithii
Location: Eggers Dr. Park: Washington High School District: Centerville Native to: Australia Tree type: flowering Leaf retention: evergreen
Comments: Evergreen broadleaf native to Australia. A large bush or small tree with dark green oval leaves and mauve colored grape sized fruit. Specimen tree is 10' with a rounded crown. There are two other trees of this type in the same area. Fruit tastes somewhat like rosewater and the flavor is not strong.
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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.
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Illustration by Hugh Danaher |
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