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Products > Geijera parviflora   Geijera parviflora - Australian Willow    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Tree Family: Rutaceae (Citrus) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Cream Bloomtime: Spring Height: 20-30 feet Width: 15-20 feet Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Geijera parviflora (Australian Willow) - Australian-Willow is an attractive evergreen, 30 to 35 feet tall and 20 feet wide, with an upright, oval silhouette. The main inner branches are composed of strong, wind-resistant wood and are directed upward, while the outer smaller branches are somewhat pendulous. This gives a decided weeping habit to older trees. Younger trees are more oval-shaped. This characteristic, combined with the thin, narrow, three to six-inch-long, olive green leaves which droop from the branches, gives the tree much the same effect as a Weeping Willow. Short panicles of small, creamy white, showy flowers appear in early spring and early fall. Perfect choice for large or small parking lot islands, near a deck or patio, screen, specimen or as a residential street tree. Cold hardy to 15-20°F, USDA zones 9-11.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]