How to prune Lilly Pillys?

[rosey55]

How far up from the ground should I prune the lower branches for Lilly Pillys, also if I want them to grow tall, what do I need to do? 

[EricL]

Hi @rosey55 

Thanks for sharing your question about lilly pillies. I suggest having a good look at this discussion, our plant guru @Noelle gives a very detailed explanation on how to prune lilly pillies - How to care for Lilly Pilly? by @ashleigh22. In regards to your question yes, the lower branches must be trimmed to encourage further growth up the stem. In regards to distance, probably not too much as you don't want the hedge to have a gaping space at the bottom.

Here is a handy step-by-step guide:   How to grow and care for a lilly pilly

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric