Botanical Name: Common Names:
Waterhousea floribunda Syn Syzygium floribundum, Weeping Lilly Pilly,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Pendulous
Description:
Evergreen tree with a dense, weeping canopy suitable as a feature tree or for hedging. White flowers appear in the summer months, green glossy leaves often have a tinge of red. Plant spacing for hedging - 1.5m apart. Can be maintained as a dense hedge 4-5m high. Maintains foliage to the base of plant, but can be pleached if desired.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Bush Tucker, Formal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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