{"product_id":"waterhousia-warners","title":"Waterhousia Warners","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDense Evergreen Screening Tree for Urban and Commercial Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ is a refined cultivar of the Australian native \u003cem\u003eWaterhousea floribunda\u003c\/em\u003e (Weeping Lilly Pilly), selected for its dense growth habit, improved leaf structure, and reliability as a screening tree. It is widely used in residential and commercial landscapes where a fast-establishing, low-maintenance evergreen hedge or feature tree is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is particularly valued for its uniform growth, reduced susceptibility to pests compared to older lilly pilly varieties, and its ability to form a thick, consistent canopy. Its foliage emerges as soft, coppery-bronze new growth before maturing into a glossy deep green, creating subtle seasonal variation without dramatic leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ performs exceptionally well in Australian climates, including coastal and urban environments. It is commonly specified by landscapers, architects, and developers for privacy screening, boundary planting, and structured greenery in modern designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Dense, compact evergreen foliage\u003cbr\u003e• Attractive bronze new growth\u003cbr\u003e• Excellent for hedging and screening\u003cbr\u003e• Fast-growing and highly adaptable\u003cbr\u003e• Lower psyllid susceptibility than older varieties\u003cbr\u003e• Suitable for residential and commercial applications\u003cbr\u003e• Responds well to pruning and shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ produces elongated, slightly rippled leaves with a soft, weeping tendency at the tips. The foliage is finer and denser than standard Waterhousea, contributing to its superior screening ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, mature plants may produce small, white, fluffy flowers typical of the Myrtaceae family. These are followed by small, green to white berries, although fruiting is generally not a primary feature in landscape use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStructural Growth Pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ develops into a dense, upright tree with a slightly weeping outer form. It can be maintained as a clipped hedge or allowed to grow into a medium-sized tree depending on application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant naturally forms a full canopy from top to bottom, making it particularly effective for privacy screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Habit Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrowth Stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight \/ Spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablishment (1–2 yrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 m growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRapid vertical growth, soft new foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly maturity (3–5 yrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThickening canopy, strong screening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature plant (5+ yrs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 m+ (unpruned)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense tree form, full coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen clipped as a hedge, height is easily controlled between 2 m and 5 m depending on maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeasonal Interest Chart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeason\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVisual Impact\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlushes of bronze new growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense green foliage, occasional white flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutumn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsistent evergreen structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintains full coverage and colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eScreening and Privacy Hedges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ is one of the most effective screening plants available. Its dense foliage creates an immediate visual barrier, reducing overlooking and noise in urban environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Boundary planting\u003cbr\u003e• Pool surrounds\u003cbr\u003e• Commercial site screening\u003cbr\u003e• Residential privacy hedges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvenue and Feature Planting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen left unpruned, Waterhousia ‘Warners’ forms an elegant tree with a soft canopy. It is suitable for avenue planting or as a standalone feature in larger landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourtyards and Narrow Spaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to its upright growth and pruning tolerance, it is well suited to tight planting zones where horizontal space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforms best in full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Full sun promotes denser growth\u003cbr\u003e• Partial shade is tolerated with slightly looser form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSoil and Planting Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ is adaptable to a wide range of soil types but prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003e• Moderate organic content\u003cbr\u003e• Consistent moisture during establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt performs well in sandy, loamy, and improved clay soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ benefits from regular watering during establishment and becomes moderately drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering Chart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNewly planted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–3 times per week\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablishing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeekly deep watering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasional watering in dry periods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePruning and Maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the key advantages of this cultivar is its strong response to pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Encourages denser foliage\u003cbr\u003e• Maintains clean hedge lines\u003cbr\u003e• Controls height and spread\u003cbr\u003e• Promotes fresh new growth colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTiming\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurpose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShape and encourage new growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintain structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular light pruning produces a tighter, more formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePest and Disease Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ is selected for improved resistance to psyllids, a common issue in older lilly pilly varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile no plant is completely immune, this cultivar shows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reduced leaf blistering\u003cbr\u003e• Improved overall foliage quality\u003cbr\u003e• Better performance in urban conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate to fast growing under suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Faster with irrigation and fertilisation\u003cbr\u003e• Slower in poor soils or shaded conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRoot System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ has a non-invasive root system compared to many large trees, making it suitable for planting near structures when properly managed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, adequate spacing is still recommended to ensure long-term health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpacing Recommendation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTight hedge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 – 1.5 m apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard screening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 – 2.0 m apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeature trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 m+ apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModern Landscapes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides clean, structured greenery that contrasts well with hard materials such as concrete, steel, and timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoastal Projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforms well in coastal conditions with moderate salt tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommercial Developments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly used for large-scale screening due to uniform growth and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Reliable, dense screening plant\u003cbr\u003e• Attractive new growth colour\u003cbr\u003e• Lower pest issues than older varieties\u003cbr\u003e• Versatile across multiple landscape styles\u003cbr\u003e• Strong pruning response\u003cbr\u003e• Evergreen year-round coverage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConsiderations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Requires pruning for formal hedges\u003cbr\u003e• Needs watering during establishment\u003cbr\u003e• Can grow large if left unmanaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Privacy hedging in residential properties\u003cbr\u003e• Boundary planting for developments\u003cbr\u003e• Screening for commercial sites\u003cbr\u003e• Structured greenery in urban landscapes\u003cbr\u003e• Feature tree for larger gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterhousia ‘Warners’ is a highly dependable evergreen screening tree that combines fast growth, dense foliage, and adaptability. Its improved resistance to common pests and its strong response to pruning make it a preferred choice for landscapers and designers seeking a clean, professional result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used as a formal hedge, a natural screen, or a feature tree, it delivers consistent performance and long-term value in a wide range of applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Nurso","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":51629052592424,"sku":null,"price":31.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":51629052625192,"sku":null,"price":108.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/6847\/6200\/files\/ChatGPTImageApr6_2026_06_06_54PM.png?v=1775462837","url":"https:\/\/www.thenurso.au\/products\/waterhousia-warners","provider":"The Nurso","version":"1.0","type":"link"}