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Plant Profiles / Weeping lilly pilly
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Weeping lilly pilly
Waterhousea floribunda · Weeping myrtle
Glossy, weeping foliage with flushes of pink-bronze new growth. A lush, dense native screen or feature tree.
Full sun to part shadeLight
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Care at a glance
Light
Full sun to part shade
ShadeFull sun
Adaptable.
Water
Weekly
DryWet
Keep moist in summer.
Humidity
Average
LowHigh
Adaptable.
Temperature
-2–38°C (28–100°F)
CoolWarm
Light frost.
Growth
Moderate
SlowFast
Grows 8–12 m; easily kept smaller.
Soil
Rich soil
LeanRich
Free-draining loam.
Fertiliser
Spring
RarelyOften
Native fertiliser.
Pet safety
Non-toxic
SafeToxic
Non-toxic to pets.
About this plant
Native to eastern Australian rainforests, weeping lilly pilly is psyllid resistant and handles clipping. It forms a soft, weeping canopy.
Best spots
Screens, hedges, gardens and large pots.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Waterhousea floribunda |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Origin | Eastern Australia |
| Plant type | Evergreen tree |
| Mature size | 8–12 m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Flowers | Creamy fluffy |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to pets |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
Seasonal care calendar
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Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Yellow leaves | Feed or drainage. |
| Sparse | More sun. |
| Scale | Treat with oil. |
| Leaf drop | Drought. |
Common questions
Is it native?
Yes.
Is it pet safe?
Yes.
Can I hedge it?
Yes.
Does it get psyllids?
It's resistant.
