Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly

• Avenue Planting
• Shade Tree
• Screening or Privacy
• Feature Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
• Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 8–12 metres

Mature Width: 5–7 metres

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly is expected to grow 30 – 60 cm per year (moderate).

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly frost tolerant?

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ produces clusters of small white, fluffy flowers during the warmer months, typically in summer. These lightly fragrant blooms are followed by decorative berries, adding subtle seasonal interest and enhancing the tree’s ornamental value throughout the year.

Does Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Fluffy
• Clustered

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly is Native to Eastern Australia, from Queensland through coastal New South Wales, where it grows along rivers and in subtropical rainforests.

Its soft new growth and summer flowers attract native bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects, while the dense, weeping canopy offers excellent shelter and nesting opportunities for small birds. The combination of nectar, habitat and protective foliage makes it a strong contributor to garden biodiversity.

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to support moisture retention and long-term vigour. Avoid heavy clay, compacted soils or waterlogged conditions unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can lead to stress and reduced performance. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures.

Is Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ – Green Avenue Lilly Pilly Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering to establish properly. Once established, Waterhousea floribunda ‘Green Avenue’ develops moderate drought tolerance, maintaining its lush foliage and graceful weeping form through dry periods when planted in well-drained soil, though it appreciates supplementary watering during prolonged heat.