Tristaniopsis laurina
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Tristaniopsis laurina, commonly known as Water Gum, is a beautiful evergreen Australian native tree valued for its glossy green foliage, striking yellow flowers, and smooth mottled bark. This tree is an excellent feature plant with a dense, rounded canopy, making it ideal for shade, screening, and street planting.

During spring and summer, the Water Gum produces clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers, attracting birds and pollinators. As the tree matures, its bark peels away to reveal patches of grey, orange, and brown, adding to its ornamental appeal.

Growing Requirements

Prefers full sun to part shade and grows well in a variety of well-draining soil types. This hardy tree is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance.

Unique Features

  • Evergreen native tree with dense, glossy green foliage
  • Bright yellow flowers with a sweet fragrance
  • Attractive, mottled bark that adds year-round interest
  • Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant

Uses & Display Suggestions

Ideal for street planting, shade trees, feature planting, and screening. Water Gum works well in native gardens, commercial landscapes, and home gardens.

Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade

Water requirement: Medium

Watering frequency:

Soil: Well-Draining, Loamy, Sandy, Clay

Skill level: Beginner

Growth rate: Intermediate

Suitable for containers: No

More info: Prefers well-draining soil with low to moderate watering. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

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Drought tolerance: High

Frost tolerance: Medium

Wind tolerance: High

Disease and pest susceptibility: Generally pest and disease-resistant but may attract psyllids in humid conditions.

Mature height: 8 m

Mature width: 5 m

Suitable for shaping: Yes

Colour: Glossy Green

Variegation: No

Size: Small/medium

Seasonality: Evergreen

Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display

Flower colour: Bright Yellow

Flower fragrant: Yes

Flowering season: Spring to Summer

Fruit: Yes

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