A selected water gum with large glossy leaves, smooth orange-brown bark and clusters of fragrant yellow flowers in summer. A handsome, well-behaved shade and street tree.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 7 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Luscious Water Gum
Botanically, Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' is a tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to New South Wales and Queensland. It reaches around 7 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Yellow flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Luscious Water Gum
Luscious Water Gum suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Luscious Water Gum does best in free-draining and clay soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 2.4 m apart.
Watering & feeding
Luscious Water Gum does best with regular, moderate watering. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Luscious Water Gum after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Luscious Water Gum in the garden
Luscious Water Gum earns its place for a shade tree, a feature or specimen planting and a fast screen or informal hedge.
Companion planting & design
Combine Luscious Water Gum with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Luscious Water Gum
Plant Sale lists Luscious Water Gum as tube stock, potted plants and advanced specimens. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
