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 with your quote; ask about your preferred size before planning a purchase.
