Tristaniopsis laurina

Watergum

Myrtaceae

Description:

Attractive tree with glossy dark green foliage and new reddish-pink growth. Produces yellow flowers in Spring to Summer. Scaly grey bark sheds in thin strips. Commonly found along watercourses or near water.

Special Features:

Attractive bark that sheds naturally
New growth is pink/red
Bird attracting
Similar in appearance to Golden Penda but a local native

Natural Habitat:

Rainforest, Wet Eucalypt Forest

Aspect:

Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Sandy, Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Tree to 10m tall - Spread 4m

Attracts:

Seed eating birds, Bees

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Tristaniopsis laurina - Watergum

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