Botanical Name: Tristaniopsis laurina 'luscious' 500mm / 75L bagWater Gum Tree (dow10)

Common Name: Water Gum Luscious

Features:              

• Evergreen foliage 

• Glossy green leaves

• Coppery red new growth

• ‘Luscious’ variety has leaves almost double the size of standard Tristaniopsis Laurina

• Clusters of fragrant yellow flowers in spring

• Mottled bark

• Dense oval shaped growth habit 

• Fast-growing 

• Shows year round interest 

• Extremely hardy 

Position:

Full sun to partial shade 

Ideal For:

• Feature plant 

• Hedging 

• Border 

• Private screen 

• Lining driveways or sidewalks 

• Shade tree 

Plant Apart:

4m

Height at Maturity:

12m 

Average Height:

from the top of the Pot: 1000mm 

Environment Conditions:

• Soil: 

• Average - slightly acidic and sandy soil 

• Well-drained 

• Climate:

• Full sun or partial shade

• Prefers a warm moist climate 

• Can handle a wide range of conditions 

• Durability:

• Drought tolerant 

• Tolerant of light frost

Care:

• Low water requirement once established 

• Use a slow release fertiliser annually 

• Responds well to pruning, easy to shape

Design:

• Great alternative to Magnolia Little Gem or Photinia Red Robin

• Fantastic for a mixed garden with its vibrant new growth and yellow flowers

• Small street-friendly sized tree

• Easily prunable to a nice shape under power lines

• Adaptable to a wide range of garden styles