Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Hot Tips’ – Water Gum

Tristaniopsis laurina water-gum 'Hot Tips'

Tristaniopsis laurina 'Hot Tips'
Tristaniopsis laurina 'Hot Tips'

A large shrub with attractive broad variegated red yellow and green foliage that is particularly vivid in the new growth and yellow flowers in summer. A feature plant for year round interest. It is very hardy, and is troubled by few pests and diseases.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Hot Tips

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time :

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Variegated

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Street tree, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Tristaniopsis laurina

Common Name : Water Gum

Height : 6

Flower Color :

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Container growing

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife :

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Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Hot Tips’ – Water Gum