{"product_id":"topiary-acmena-smithii-allyn-magic-sphere-1","title":"TOPIARY \/ Acmena smithii 'Allyn Magic' (Sphere)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopiary Allyn Magic Lilly Pilly (Sphere)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acmena smithii 'Allyn Magic' (Sphere)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (eastern coastal regions; cultivated selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen native shrub (clipped into a sphere topiary form)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA stunning Australian native lilly pilly clipped into a formal sphere, perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate. Acmena smithii 'Allyn Magic' features a neat, dense canopy of glossy deep green foliage with distinctive bronze-copper new growth flushes, creating year-round visual interest and elegant formality. Compact, naturally dense and non-invasive, it responds beautifully to clipping while maintaining vibrant colour. Exceptionally versatile, drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, this native sphere brings Australian elegance, seasonal colour and reliable performance to formal gardens, entrances, courtyards and containers across South Australian landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8–1.2 m H (sphere diameter) × 0.8–1.2 m W; can be maintained smaller or larger with regular clipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions (managed through regular clipping)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, glossy deep green oval leaves; spectacular bronze-copper to burgundy new growth flushes throughout the growing season; dense, fine-textured branching; evergreen year-round with stunning seasonal colour interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small creamy-white fluffy flowers in spring (minimal on heavily clipped spheres; not the main ornamental feature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pink to red berries may appear if flowering occurs (minimal on regularly clipped topiary forms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round with spectacular bronze-copper new growth flushes in spring and summer; maintains vibrant colour through all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal on clipped forms; flowers and fruit (when present) attract birds and bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; heat-tolerant; frost-tender when young (protect from hard frosts below -2°C; established specimens tolerate light frosts); wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant in sheltered positions; requires well-drained soil—will not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Formal rows\/hedging: Space 1.0–1.5 m apart; Specimen\/feature: 1 plant per focal point or large container (minimum 50–60 cm diameter pot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—non-toxic and safe for pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best bronze new growth colour and most compact form in full sun; tolerates light shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam, or improved clay loam enriched with organic matter; tolerates Adelaide's alkaline soils; excellent in premium potting mix for containers; avoid waterlogged sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 12–16 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak weekly in summer (more during extreme heatwaves or for container specimens); fortnightly in spring and autumn; minimal watering in winter once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate maintenance; tip-clip 2–4 times per year during active growth (spring–autumn) to maintain tight sphere form and encourage dense growth and bronze flushes; feed in early spring and midsummer with slow-release or low-phosphorus native fertiliser; mulch in-ground plants; rotate container specimens quarterly for even sun exposure; generally pest and disease-free (occasional psyllid—minor, easily managed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50+ years with proper care and maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, sheltered coastal gardens; performs best in warmer, sheltered microclimates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–7.0); tolerates mildly alkaline soils (up to pH 7.5) if well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormal entrance statements—flanking driveways, gates, or front doors in matching pairs for Australian native elegance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePremium container features for courtyards, pool terraces, and alfresco entertaining areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFormal parterre and contemporary garden designs with native plant palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRepeated along pathways or terraces for formal rhythm with seasonal bronze interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContemporary and formal native gardens requiring architectural evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFeature specimens in raised planters or atop retaining walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eModern minimalist landscapes paired with gravel and clean hardscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHeritage and formal gardens seeking native alternatives to exotic topiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Allyn Magic' lilly pilly sphere delivers classic formal elegance with stunning Australian native colour and non-invasive performance. The glossy evergreen form provides year-round structure and refinement, while spectacular bronze-copper new growth flushes add seasonal drama that exotic topiary cannot match. Drought-tolerant, naturally dense, and perfectly suited to Adelaide's climate—it's the ultimate Australian native topiary for formal South Australian landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"500mm Pot","offer_id":48793520767228,"sku":"TOPI-ACME-SMIT-ALLY-500MM","price":587.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/topiary-acmena-smithii-allyn-magic-sphere-_500mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1771384144","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/topiary-acmena-smithii-allyn-magic-sphere-1","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}