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Elegant Water Gum

Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant'

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Overview

Tristaniopsis laurina 'Elegant', or Elegant Water Gum, is an evergreen tree distinguished by its attractive, peeling bark and glossy, lance-shaped leaves. Typically reaching heights of 20 to 35 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 25 feet, it features fragrant yellow flowers in summer. This tree requires full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, all while offering low to moderate water needs. Ideal for adding vertical interest and year-round foliage to landscapes.

Sun FullWater Low, Medium, Very LowZones 9–10
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — is an evergreen tree distinguished by its attractive
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — is an evergreen tree distinguished by its attractiveElegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — Typically reaching heights of 20 to 35 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 25 feetElegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — it features fragrant yellow flowers in summerElegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — This tree requires full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil typesElegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — all while offering low to moderate water needsElegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — Ideal for adding vertical interest and year-round foliage to landscapes+9

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Myrtaceae

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Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — Reaching a mature height of approximately 20 to 30 feet with a spread of 15 to 20 feet
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — is an evergreen tree distinguished by its attractive
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — Typically reaching heights of 20 to 35 feet with a canopy spread of 15 to 25 feet
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — it features fragrant yellow flowers in summer
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — This tree requires full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — all while offering low to moderate water needs
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — Ideal for adding vertical interest and year-round foliage to landscapes
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — commonly known as the Elegant Water Gum
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — is a refined variety of the Water Gum tree native to Australia
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — This cultivar is cherished for its attractive
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — slender form and glossy foliage
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — making it an excellent choice for modern landscape designs that emphasize elegance and simplicity
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — These leaves are evergreen, providing year-round visual interest
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — it thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11 and prefers full sun to partial shade exposures
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — The Elegant Water Gum adapts to a range of soil types, though it does best in well-draining, moist
Elegant Water Gum (Tristaniopsis Laurina 'Elegant') — This tree has a moderate growth rate and is relatively low-maintenance

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