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Kanooka Box, Water Gum

Tristaniopsis Laurina

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Overview

Tristaniopsis laurina, commonly known as Water Gum or Kanooka Box, is an elegant, evergreen tree native to Australia, thriving in USDA zones 9-11. Growing to heights of 35-50 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet, its glossy leaves and yellow flowers add year-round interest. Preferring full sun to part shade, it adapts well to various soil types, and its moderate growth rate makes it suitable for urban settings.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 9–10Type Shrub, Tree
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — exuding a charm that accentuates a multitude of landscape designs
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — its glossy leaves and yellow flowers add year-round interestKanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and is celebrated for its lustrousKanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — it adapts well to various soil typesKanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — and its moderate growth rate makes it suitable for urban settingsKanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — commonly referred to as the Kanooka Box or Water GumKanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — is an appealing and versatile evergreen tree that is indigenous to Australia+27

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Myrtaceae

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Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — exuding a charm that accentuates a multitude of landscape designs
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — its glossy leaves and yellow flowers add year-round interest
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11 and is celebrated for its lustrous
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — it adapts well to various soil types
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — and its moderate growth rate makes it suitable for urban settings
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — commonly referred to as the Kanooka Box or Water Gum
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — is an appealing and versatile evergreen tree that is indigenous to Australia
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — commonly known as Water Gum or Kanooka Box
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — thriving in USDA zones 9-11
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — evergreen tree native to Australia
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — Growing to heights of 35-50 feet with a canopy spread of 15-30 feet
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — lance-shaped leaves that resemble those of the laurel
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — Preferring full sun to part shade
Kanooka Box, Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina) — The leaves are deep green with a leathery texture
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