Tristaniopsis laurina, the water gum or kanooka, is a tree species native to Australia. It usually grows near the eastern coastline and along the banks of streams, where the trunks and branches tend to be shaped in the direction of the current and give an indication of the flood height.
Tristaniopsis Laurina Care
Tristaniopsis Laurina Water Gum
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Part Sun
Hardiness zone
8 - 10
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The Watergum does well on most soils. It likes moderate levels of watering.
Pruning
Can be pruned to shape.
Fertilizer
Annual application of slow release, native-plant fertiliser and keepup the water in the hotter, summer months.
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Soil
This tree grows well in cultivation and tolerates a variety of soil types from well-​drained rocky soils to heavy clay loams, provided ample water is available.
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