Xanthostemon chrysanthus – Golden Penda
A spectacular golden flowering rainforest tree, it grows to 10 to 15 metres tall in the wild, but less in cultivation. Great for frost free large gardens and parks, it can be grown in cooler temperate areas but flowering may be erratic and the plant will be less vigorous. The trusses of flowers are borne in summer and autumn, and are good for nectar feeding wildlife. The foliage is attractive when the tree is not flowering, with the leaves being large and glossy. Best in sunny spot in well drained and moist soils. It can be pruned to shrub size if desired.
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- Xanthostemon chrysanthus – golden penda
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- Xanthostemon chrysanthus – golden penda
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- Xanthostemon chrysanthus – golden penda
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Xanthostemon chrysanthus |
| Common Name: | Golden Penda |
| Plant Type: | Small tree |
| Height: | 10 ~ 15 metres |
| Width: | 6 ~ 12 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow, Gold |
| Flowering Time: | Summer, Autumn |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Not frost tolerant |
| Plant Usage: | Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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