Fast-growing Evergreen Screening Tree
Waterhousea floribunda ‘Warners Select’ is a fast-growing evergreen screening tree prized for its dense foliage, soft weeping habit, and vibrant flushes of fresh green growth. Selected for improved uniformity and reliability, this variety is one of the best large screening trees for Melbourne gardens.
With its graceful cascading foliage and rapid establishment, ‘Warners Select’ creates privacy, wind protection, and year-round greenery in suburban landscapes.
Key Features
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🌿 Dense evergreen foliage
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🌳 Graceful, softly weeping habit
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🚀 Fast growing and quick to establish
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🏡 Excellent for tall privacy hedges
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🌱 Strong and adaptable in urban conditions
Mature Size & Growth Habit
| Feature |
Details |
| Height |
8–12 metres (can be kept lower) |
| Width |
4–6 metres |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Habit |
Upright with soft weeping foliage |
| Foliage |
Glossy bright to mid green |
| Evergreen |
Yes |
It can be maintained as a dense hedge at 3–5 metres with regular trimming.
Seasonal Interest
| Season |
Feature |
| Spring |
Fresh vibrant green growth flush |
| Summer |
Dense screening canopy |
| Autumn |
Continued lush foliage |
| Winter |
Maintains full evergreen coverage |
Its appeal is primarily in its foliage density and movement rather than heavy flowering.
Ideal Uses in Melbourne Gardens
It is particularly suited to larger suburban blocks requiring rapid privacy.
Growing Conditions
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☀️ Full sun to part shade
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🌱 Prefers well-drained soil but adaptable
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💧 Moderate watering during establishment
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❄️ Light frost tolerant
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🌬 Handles wind and urban exposure well
‘Warners Select’ performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s temperate climate and responds strongly to regular trimming.
Maintenance Requirements
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Regular trimming for dense hedge form
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Can be shaped formally or left natural
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Mulch annually for soil health
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Generally low pest issues
Frequent light trimming encourages thicker growth and better screening.
Why Choose Waterhousea ‘Warners Select’?
If you need a fast-growing, evergreen privacy solution with soft cascading foliage, ‘Warners Select’ is one of the most reliable screening trees available. It delivers height, density, and year-round greenery — ideal for Melbourne gardens requiring strong boundary coverage.
A Lilly Pilly with a Graceful Weeping Habit
Waterhousea floribunda ‘Warners Select’ for sale in Melbourne is a fast-growing evergreen screening tree featuring dense glossy foliage and a graceful weeping habit. Ideal for tall privacy hedges, boundary planting, and wind protection, this low-maintenance lilly pilly thrives in Melbourne’s climate and provides rapid year-round screening.
