Xanthostemon chrysanthus – Golden Penda

A spectacular golden flowering rainforest tree, it grows to 10 to 15 metres tall in the wild, but less in cultivation. Great for frost free large gardens and parks, it can be grown in cooler temperate areas but flowering may be erratic and the plant will be less vigorous. The trusses of flowers are borne in summer and autumn, and are good for nectar feeding wildlife. The foliage is attractive when the tree is not flowering, with the leaves being large and glossy. Best in sunny spot in well drained and moist soils. It can be pruned to shrub size if desired.

Xanthostemon chrysanthus - golden penda
Xanthostemon chrysanthus - golden penda
Xanthostemon chrysanthus - golden penda

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree

Width : 12

Flowering Time : Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Street tree, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Xanthostemon chrysanthus

Common Name : Golden Penda

Height : 15

Flower Color : Yellow, Gold

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment :

Light : Sunny

Lifespan :

Frost Tolerance : Not frost tolerant

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

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Xanthostemon chrysanthus – Golden Penda