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water wise plants
water hardiness
project typeurban and commercial
residential
soil type and drainagelight - sandy soils
medium - loamy soils
heavy - clay soils
good drainage
reasonable drainage
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Tristania laurina
water gum
Now known as Tristaniopsis laurina. A medium sized tree growing to 15m. Forms a dense cone shaped canopy of glossy dark green leaves, beginning quite low to the ground. Small but conspicuous yellow flowers are produced in summer. |
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| origin | NSW, Qld, Vic. |
| cultural notes | Naturally occuring in moist areas, along riverbanks and in rainforest openings, this species prefers moister soils and requires watering during dry periods. Will tolerate full sun but prefers some shade. |
| maintenance | Requires water during dry periods. Can be susceptible to scale. |
| tolerates | Tolerant of frost and damp conditions. |
| flowering season | Summer. |
| flower colour | Clusters of small, nectar rich yellow flowers occur in the leaf axils. |
| foliage colour | The foliage is made up of glossy, deep green, lance-shaped leaves up to 10cm in length. In cold areas the leaves turn red in winter. |
| width | up to 4m |
| height | up to 15m |
| plant spacing | 200cm apart |
| recommended uses | An attractive tree for damp or shady areas. A good shade or street tree. |
| | | plant image credits | public domain |
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canberra
Corner Pialligo + Fairbairn Av
Pialligo ACT 2609
t 02 6262 6456 | f 02 6262 6006
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p PO Box 4560 Kingston ACT 2604
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se nsw
37 Wandella Forest Rd
Wandella NSW 2550
t 02 4477 9320 | f 02 6494 0256
p PO Box 5137 Cobargo NSW 2550
abn 91 109 945 146
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