Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Winter Red’ – Water Gum
A small, dense shrub with attractive deep green foliage with bronze-red new growth and yellow flowers in summer. A great plant for shrubberies, low hedges, topiary and pot culture. It is very hardy, and is troubled by few pests and diseases. A good native substitute for photinia.
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- Tristaniopsis laurina ‘Winter Red’
| Scientific Name: | Tristaniopsis laurina |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Common Name: | Water Gum |
| Plant Type: | Large shrub |
| Height: | 1.5 ~ 2 metres |
| Width: | 1 ~ 1.5 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage |
| Special Uses: | Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.