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
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large tree
Common Name - Lilly Pilly
Scientific Name - Waterhousea floribunda
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 10
Maximum Height - 30
Minimum Width - 5
Maximum Width - 10
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden
Climate Zone - Tropical, Sub-tropical, Warm temperate
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Weeping
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Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Erosion control, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Seed eating birds, Mammals
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