Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum

• Avenue Planting
• Feature Tree
• Shade Tree
• Council or Civic Landscapes

Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum works in an:

• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
• Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.

Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 7–15 m

Mature Width: 4–8 m

Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum is expected to grow 0.5–1 m per year.

They are considered to have a:

• Medium Growth Rate

Is Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum frost tolerant?

Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

• Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
• Inland QLD (Darling Downs, Central QLD)
• Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
• Sydney & Central Coast
• South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
• Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
• Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
• Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
• Adelaide Metro & Coastal
• Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Tristaniopsis laurina produces clusters of small, bright yellow, lightly fragrant flowers through the warmer months, typically in summer. These blooms stand out against the glossy green foliage and add a soft seasonal display that enhances the tree’s ornamental appeal.

Does Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Summer

Flower Type:

• Clustered
• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Yes

Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum is Native to Native to eastern Australia, from the NSW south coast through to Queensland, often found along streams and rivers.

Its lightly fragrant yellow flowers attract bees, hoverflies and other beneficial pollinators, while the dense evergreen canopy provides excellent shelter and foraging habitat for small birds. The combination of nectar, structure and year-round foliage makes the Water Gum a strong contributor to local biodiversity.

Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Tristaniopsis laurina performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate coastal sands if enriched with organic matter to support moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can stress the root system and reduce vigour. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures.

Is Tristaniopsis laurina – Water Gum Drought tolerant?

As a young tree it requires regular watering to establish properly. Once established, Tristaniopsis laurina develops good drought tolerance, performing reliably through warm, dry periods when planted in well-drained soil. It retains its dense evergreen canopy with minimal supplementary watering once mature.