Waterhousea
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Waterhousea is a genus of 4 species of small tree in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. They are endemic to Australia, along the eastern coast. The genus is a relatively new creation, being split off from Syzygium
The most common species, W. floribunda is a widely grown street tree and is known as the weeping lilly pilly.
Waterhousea species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Aenetus eximia.
[edit] Cultivars
Waterhousea floribunda 'Sweeper' is a cultivar with a weeping habit and lush green new growth and a ripple in the leaves. It grows to a height of 10m x 5-8m wide and produces clusters of white flowers in summer. It will grow in full sun to part shade and has and will tolerate light frosts in cool climates.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Plant Profile Waterhousea floribunda Sweeper. Retrieved on 2008-05-16.
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