Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum

Tristaniopsis laurina - water gum
Tristaniopsis laurina - water gum

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.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large tree

Width : 6

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

Soil Type : Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Poor soil

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

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

Special Uses : Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Tristaniopsis laurina

Common Name : Water Gum

Height : 15

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects

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Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum