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Waterhousia floribunda (syn Syzygium floribundum)

Weeping lilly pilly

Myrtaceae

Description:

Evergreen tree with a graceful, rounded weeping habit. Glossy dark green leaves up to 15 cm long. Produces clusters of small white flowers (≈10 mm) in Spring and Summer, followed by green globular fruit pods (~20 mm).

Special Features:

  • Attracts bees

  • New growth red turning to lime green

  • Older leaves red

  • Floribunda refers to abundant flowering

Natural Habitat:

Rainforest

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable, Well-drained

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 30m - Spread 5m

Attracts:

Fruit eating birds, Nectar feeding Bird, Insects, Bees, Butterflies

Flower Colour:

White, Cream

Waterhousia floribunda (syn Syzygium floribundum) - Weeping lilly pilly

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Regional ecosystem:

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Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

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