Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Winter Red’ – Water Gum

Tristaniopsis laurina water gum 'Winter Red'

Tristaniopsis laurina 'Winter Red'

A small, dense shrub with attractive deep green foliage with bronze-red new growth and yellow flowers in summer. A great plant for shrubberies, low hedges, topiary and pot culture. It is very hardy, and is troubled by few pests and diseases. A good native substitute for photinia.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name: Winter Red

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 1.5

Flowering Time : Summer

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Fast growing

Scientific Name: Tristaniopsis laurina

Common Name : Water Gum

Height : 2

Flower Color : Yellow

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing

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 ‘Winter Red’ – Water Gum