Description: Tristaniopsis laurina 'Luscious' is an improved selection of the Australian native Kanooka Gum, featuring larger, glossier, dark green leaves with a striking copper-red new growth flush. This evergreen tree has a dense, upright growth habit, making it an excellent choice for street planting, screening, or as a stunning feature tree. In summer, it produces clusters of bright yellow, lightly fragrant flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. The smooth, mottled bark adds further visual interest. Luscious® thrives in full sun to part shade and adapts well to a variety of soils, displaying excellent drought, heat, and frost tolerance once established.
Form:
Tree - Medium
Mature Size:
Height: 7–10m
Width: 4–5m
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Summer
Flower Colour:
Yellow
Key Attributes:
Australian Native
Suitable for Large Pots (When Young)
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Perennial
Frost Tolerant
Bird Attracting
Bee Attracting
Fast-Growing
Attractive Bark
Suitable for Screening
Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets
Companion Plants:
Lomandra
Callistemon (Bottlebrush)
Grevillea
Westringia
Dianella
For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link.