Waterhousea floribunda - Waterhousia Weeping Lilly Pilly

Stunning tall-growing Australian Native evergreen with dense canopy and weeping dark green glossy foliage with pink new growth. Delicate white flowers in summer create elegant ornamental display. Fast-growing screening and specimen tree ideal for warm coastal regions.

Quick Info

Height: 8m+ (taller growing Lilly Pilly)

Width: 8m (dense, rounded canopy)

Growth Rate: Fast – establishes quickly for rapid screening and impact

Frost Tolerance: Not frost tolerant – best suited to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions. Suitable for planting along the East Coast of Australia

Drought Tolerance: Not drought tolerant – requires consistent moisture and regular watering

Positioning: Full sun to part shade – performs well in both positions

Perfect For

> Specimen trees and feature plantings

> Fast-growing screening and windbreaks

> Formal and informal hedging (plant 1m apart for dense screen)

> Coastal gardens and tropical landscapes

> Native gardens attracting birds and pollinators

Plant Variety Overview

Waterhousea floribunda is a taller growing Lilly Pilly variety commonly known as the Weeping Lilly Pilly.  This stunning Australian native evergreen prized for its refined ornamental qualities and rapid growth habit. This tall-growing native delivers exceptional year-round visual interest through its distinctive weeping, glossy deep-green foliage, seasonal colour transformation to beautiful shades of pink new growth, and delicate white flower display in summer.

The tree develops a naturally dense, rounded canopy with gracefully weeping foliage that creates elegant, refined appearance.

Its fast growth rate makes it invaluable for quick-forming screens and windbreaks across warm coastal and subtropical regions. The combination of dark glossy foliage, pink seasonal colour change, and white summer flowers creates a sophisticated ornamental specimen unmatched by most screening trees.

Why You'll Love It

> Stunning Weeping Foliage: Distinctive gracefully weeping dark green glossy leaves create refined, elegant appearance

> Spectacular Seasonal Colour: Deep green foliage transforms to beautiful shades of pink before dropping—extended ornamental interest

> Delicate Summer Flowers: Fragrant white flower clusters bloom profusely in summer, attracting birds and bees

> Fast Growth Rate: Rapid establishment delivers quick screening, windbreaks and landscape presence

> Dense Canopy Form: Natural full, dense branching requires minimal pruning to maintain neat appearance

> Versatile Native: Australian native adapted to warm coastal and subtropical climates where conventional ornamentals struggle

> Low-Maintenance Once Established: Requires minimal care beyond consistent moisture and occasional light pruning

Growing Guide

Climate & Hardiness: Best suited to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical coastal regions along the East Coast. Not frost tolerant—protect from cold temperatures and frosts. Thrives in humid, warm environments with consistent moisture.

Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade. Performs well in both positions. Full sun promotes faster growth and more vibrant flowering.

Soil Requirements: Prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Tolerates various soil types but requires consistent moisture. Avoid waterlogged, poorly drained conditions.

Water Management: Requires consistent moisture, particularly during establishment phase (first 12–18 months) and dry periods. Water regularly and deeply to maintain moist soil. Mulch around base to retain moisture. Not drought tolerant—this is not a tree for dry, arid regions.

Pest & Disease Management: Please note: Not psyllid resistant. Monitor for psyllid activity and manage if necessary. Otherwise generally hardy with few significant pest or disease issues.

Pruning & Maintenance: Light pruning after flowering maintains neat shape and encourages ongoing growth. Dense natural branching requires minimal shaping. Remove dead or diseased branches as needed. Can be pruned more heavily for formal hedge applications.

Spacing: Plant every 1m apart for a faster-forming dense screen or further apart for slower-forming screen or more informal appearance.

Height Approximates in Pots for this Variety

Pot/Bag Size	Approx Height
400mm/45L	1.4-1.6m tall
75L	1.8m tall
100L	2m+ tall
200L	2.5-3m tall