| Description | Waterhousea floribunda
This Australian Native is also known as the Weeping Lilly Pilly due to its slightly drooping habit, which is visually very attractive. It is often used as a hedge/screen and responds well to pruning. Although often used as a hedge, it can also be planted as an evergreen tree.
The height is often determined by the conditions, but untrimmed will reach at least 8m. It can easily grow in many soil types, is frost tolerant and also copes well with damp soils. It is fast growing and has a lovely, lush, compact foliage with the new growth a pink/rust colour adding contrast.
12"/30cm pot size
We source our Waterhousia from Northern NSW as they have a warmer climate offering larger and bushier plants than those sourced locally, giving our customer better value for money. You may notice that the plants have some cosmetic psyllium damage that resemble bumps or blisters on some of the leaves. Rest assured our grower has sprayed the plants and there are no live psyllids remaining on them. Weeping Lilly Pillys are a popular choice with minimal berries and a lovely weeping evergreen habit, we know you will enjoy these plants . However if the cosmetic damage is something you are concerned about we can look to provide you alternative species that may also be of interest. | Magnolia grandiflora 'TMGH'  Alta™
Magnolia Alta™ is an outstanding, elegant, upright form of Magnolia grandiflora. This variety is ideal for group plantings in open spaces, tall, narrowing screening in courtyards and office buildings, and as street and park avenue trees. It grows best in full sun with moist, well drained soil.
See our Magnolia & Michelia - Evergreen Factsheet here for more about the different Magnolia & Michelia varieties!
For care instructions, features and more, check out Additional Information below | |
| Additional information |
| height-x-width |
8-10m x 5-6m, or can be kept trimmed lower
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| planting-distance |
For hedge or screen: 1m apart or Pleached: 1.5m apart.
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| features |
Attractive weeping foliage with pinkish-red new growth and very shiny, fluffy white flowers in summer
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| conditions |
Full sun to part shade in well drained soil, protect from heavy frosts when young
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| landscape-use |
Specimens, screens, topiary, windbreak,
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| Botanical Name |
Magnolia grandiflora 'TMGH' Alta™
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| Other Common Names |
N/A
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| Origin |
Southeastern USA
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Plant Type |
Tree
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| Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| pH |
Acidic, Neutral
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| Water Requirement |
Moderate
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| Tolerances |
Drought Sensitive, Soggy Soil Sensitive, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Planting Distance |
1 per 1.5 metres, 2m apart
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| Best time to plant |
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Flower Colour |
White
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| Flowering Time |
April, December, February, January, March, May, November, October
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| Fragrance |
Strong
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Autumn Colour |
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| Fruit / Seed |
Yes – Non-edible
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| Fruiting Time |
April, March, May
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| Max Height |
9m
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| Max Width |
4m
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| Growth Speed |
Moderate
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| Prune Me |
after flowering, Only if required
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| Size Maintained at |
6m
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| Fertilise Me |
April, December, February, January, March, November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Monthly, When needed
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| Attracts |
Bees, Birds
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Uses |
Fenceline, Fragrance, Street Tree, Feature Tree
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