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.
Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Hot Tips’ – Water Gum
Plant Information
Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Water Gum
Scientific Name - Tristaniopsis laurina
Family - Myrtaceae
Cultivar Name - Hot Tips
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 4
Maximum Height - 6
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour -
Flowering Time -
pH Level - Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Container growing
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading, Variegated
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage
Special Uses - Street tree, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife -
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