Position
Full sun. Strongest form in sunny positions.








Hardy Australian native tree ideal for shade, structure and streetscapes in Melbourne gardens

Position
Full sun. Strongest form in sunny positions.

Size
Approx. 4-10m high x 4-10m wide. Board domed habit.

Water
Medium, drought tolerant once established.

Uses
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Wind Break, Native Garden
Tristaniopsis laurina, commonly known as water gum, is a hardy Australian native tree valued for its glossy evergreen foliage, smooth patterned bark and attractive yellow summer flowers. In Melbourne gardens it typically reaches 4-6 metres tall and 3-5 metres wide, but can extend toward 10 metres in long term open conditions such as parks or large streetscapes. It performs reliably in Melbourne conditions, handling coastal exposure, urban heat, variable soils and light frost once established. Its compact canopy, resilience and low maintenance needs make it suitable for residential gardens, commercial landscapes and council plantings requiring structure, shade and year round greenery.
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