Waterhousea floribunda – Weeping Lilly Pilly

Waterhousea floribunda - weeping lilly pilly
Waterhousea floribunda - weeping lilly pilly
Waterhousea floribunda - weeping lilly pilly

An ornamental medium sized to large rainforest tree which can reach 30 metres in its natural range, smaller in cultivation, so suitable for larger properties, farms and parks. It has a lightly weeping habit and attractive wavy edged leaves. It flowers in summer with trusses of white fluffy flowers, followed by pale pink to pale green fruit. At its best in a sunny spot with good regular watering. Will tolerate some dry spells. Can be affected by psyllids, a sap sucking insect which causes pimpling on the leaves. Mild attacks can be left alone, if needed spray with neem oil or white oil.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Large tree

Width : 10

Flowering Time : Summer

Soil Type : Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam

Climate Zone : Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Waterhousea floribunda

Common Name : Lilly Pilly

Height : 30

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Mammals