Tristaniopsis laurina, the Water Gum, is a large shrub to small tree, from 5 to 15 metres tall. It bears profuse yellow flowers in summer. It is attractive and compact, and is good for for screening, or a specimen plant. This is a low maintenance plant. May be troubled by scale, which are easily controlled by white oil spray.
The Watergum does well on most soils. It likes moderate levels of watering. Tolerates light shade, but likes a sunny position. Can be pruned to shape.
Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree
Common Name - Water Gum
Scientific Name - Tristaniopsis laurina
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 5
Maximum Height - 15
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 6
Flower Colour - Yellow
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects
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