TRISTANIOPSIS laurina
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TRISTANIOPSIS laurina
Commonly known as Kanooka, Water gum
(syn Tristania laurina). Evergreen tree with glossy leaves and yellow flowers
£20.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Ornamental barkSmooth grey bark becomes scaly with age
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Pests & Diseases
Scale insects under glass -
Place of origin
Australia (east coast) -
Evergreenleaves coppery when young, 5-12cm (2-4¾in) long and 1-2cm (½-¾in) in width
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Australian / New Zealand
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
6m (20ft) -
Spread
2m (6½ft)
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Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse
Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Broadly conical
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Mature Size6m (20ft)
2m (6½ft)
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Tristaniopsis - Growing Guide
