Luscious Watergum - Tristaniopsis laurina

A Stunning Native for Wet Areas and Feature Planting

The Luscious Watergum (Tristaniopsis laurina) is a refined, compact native tree that brings year-round beauty to Brisbane gardens. With its attractive flaking bark, glossy deep-green leaves, and cheerful yellow flowers in summer, it's as ornamental as it is tough — thriving in conditions that challenge other trees.

Why You'll Love It

• Ornamental bark — smooth, flaking bark in shades of grey, cream and green adds year-round visual interest
• Bright yellow flowers — clusters of golden blooms in summer attract bees and native insects
• Tolerates wet soils — perfect for low-lying areas, creek lines, and poorly drained spots
• Compact and tidy — naturally neat growth habit, ideal for smaller gardens and streetscapes
• Hardy and long-lived — a permanent feature that improves with age

Available Sizes

• 140mm Pot — an affordable way to start growing your Watergum
• 300mm Pot — a well-established plant ready to make an impact
• 45L Bag — a substantial specimen for immediate presence in the garden
• 100L Bag — a mature tree for instant impact and feature planting

Locally grown in Brisbane and fully acclimatised to South East Queensland's climate and soils.