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.
Waterhousea floribunda – Weeping Lilly Pilly
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