Acmena smithii
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Acmena smithii (formerly Eugenia smithii) is a summer flowering evergreen tree, belonging to the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is commonly planted as shrubs or hedgerows. It features rough woody bark, cream and green smooth waxy leaves with flushes of pink new growth and pink to mauve edible berries. It shares the common name "lillipilli" with several other plants. Unpruned it will grow about 3-5m (10-15') tall.
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