SelecTree: Tree Detail
WATER GUM
Tristaniopsis laurina
Photo Locations: Los Angeles County Arboretum - Arcadia, CA and Strybing Arboretum - San Francisco, CA
General Notes
Can be trained as a single or multi-trunked tree. Slow growing tree, so planting a larger specimen is desirable.
Has fragrant Flower and Leaf.
Native to Australia.
Family: Myrtaceae
Synonyms
Tristania laurina
Tree Characteristics
Low Canopy.
Oval or Rounded Shape.
Has Evergreen foliage.
Height: 20 - 35 feet.
Width: 15 - 30 feet.
Growth Rate: 12 Inches per Year.
Longevity 40 to 150 years.
Leaves Lanceolate to Ovate, Glossy Medium Green, No Change, Evergreen.
Flowers Showy. Fragrant Yellow. Flowers in Spring or Summer. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).
Brown or Red Capsule, Small (0.25 - 0.50 inches), fruiting in Summer or Fall.
Bark Striking, Cream, Dark Brown, Red Brown or Multicolored, Exfoliating or Smooth.
Shading Capacity Rated as Dense to Very Dense in Leaf.
Litter Issue is Dry Fruit.
Tree Site Conditions & Constraints
Sunset Zones 15 - 24.
USDA Hardiness Zones 10 - 12.
Exposure Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Moist Soil.
Clay, Loam or Sand Texture.
Neutral to Slightly Alkaline Soil pH.
Seaside Tolerance is Good in South Coast.
Pests & Disease Information
Susceptible to Scales.
Health, Safety & Environmental Concerns
Branch Strength Rated as Medium Weak
Root Damage Potential Rated as Low.
None Known Health Hazard.
Special Uses & Values
Screen.
Hedged.
Cite this tree:
SelecTree. "Tristaniopsis laurina Tree Record." 1995-2019. Feb 23, 2019.
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/tristaniopsis-laurina >
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