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| Waterhousea | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Waterhousea F. Muell |
| Species | |
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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.
NEW SPECIES
Waterhousea floribunda Sweeper is an improved variety of Waterhousea floribunda it features a beautiful weeping habit with gorgeous lush green new growth and an elegant ripple in the leaf.
Waterhousea floribunda Sweeper grows to a height of 10m x 5-8m wide. It will grow in full sun to part shade and has clusters of lovely white flowers in summer. It will also tolerate light frosts in cool climates.
Images can be viewed at http://www.downesnursery.com.au/waterhousea_floribunda_sweeper.html
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