Tristaniopsis laurina

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Kanooka Box, Water Gum

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Photographer:

Description

This slow growing, evergreen, multi-trunked tree is 20' tall and 10' wide. It has a dense, rounded crown with yellow flowers that bloom in late spring, and attractive leaves and bark. It requires regular watering.

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.