Waterhousia floribunda (Syzygium floribundum)
Weeping Lilly Pilly
The Waterhousia floribunda, accepted botanically as Syzygium floribundum and sold as the Weeping Lilly Pilly, is a graceful evergreen tree admired for its cascading foliage and lush, dense canopy. Growing up to 15 metres, it features glossy, green leaves that can display a bronze flush in new growth. Small, creamy-white flowers bloom in summer, followed by decorative, non-invasive berries. This versatile tree is perfect for creating privacy screens, windbreaks, or as a feature tree in gardens and landscapes.
Specifications
- Height: 10 to 15 metres
- Width: 4 to 6 metres
- Native to: Eastern Australia
- Foliage: Glossy green leaves with a soft, weeping habit; bronze-tinged new growth
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Conditions
- Soil: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and clay soils
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Climate: Thrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions
Additional Features
- Flowers: Small, creamy-white blooms in summer
- Berries: Decorative, non-invasive berries following flowering
- Uses: Ideal for privacy screens, hedging, windbreaks, or as a feature tree
- Spacing: Plant 2 to 4 metres apart for screening or hedging
- Low Maintenance: Requires minimal care; prune lightly to shape or control size
- Pest Resistance: Generally pest-free and hardy
- Drought Tolerance: High; performs well in waterwise gardens
- Frost Tolerance: Hardy to light frost
- Wildlife Attraction: Flowers and berries attract birds and bees
- Seasonal Appeal: Year-round lush foliage and seasonal flowers
- Versatility: Complements modern, formal, and tropical garden styles
The Weeping Lilly Pilly is an elegant and versatile tree, providing beauty, privacy, and functionality to a variety of landscapes.
Project pedigree: This species was field grown at the Signature Trees farm in Queensland, Ornatec's Australian source for advanced ex-ground trees. Read the record.