An elegant Australian native tree prized for its glossy evergreen foliage and clusters of small yellow flowers in summer. Features attractive smooth bark that peels to reveal shades of cream, grey and brown. Ideal as a street tree, shade tree or feature planting, growing 8-15m tall. Tolerates wet soils and frost once established.
Common Name:
Water Gum
Botanical Name:
Tristaniopsis laurina
Plant size:
20-25cm
Pot size:
75mm
Max growth:
Grows to about 7 - 10m high and 3 - 5m wide
Maintenance:
Water regularly during the establishment phase, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Planting:
Will handle a range of situations but will perform best in a warm moist position.