Acmena smithii var. minor 'Red Tip' |
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Plant type: evergreen shrub Hardiness zones: 9b-13 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind |
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Pests: Highly resistant to psyllids. High myrtle rust resistance. Pruning: Prune lightly after fruiting for density. | ||||||||
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