A medium native rainforest tree (7-12 metres) which is an improved form of Tristaniopsis laurina, producing large, shiny green foliage, luscious in appearance, that is nearly double the size of the original Tristaniopsis. A great native alternative to Magnolias and Photinias. It bears perfumed golden yellow flowers in summer which are bird and butterfly attracting, new growth is tinged with copper and the bark is an interesting feature with a striking port colour that peels back to reveal a mottled cream trunk and branches. It is hardy and tolerates frosts, droughts and will grow in a wide range of soils. Suited for street plantings, avenues, hedges, screens or as a shade tree.
HEIGHT AND SHAPE AT MATURITY
Medium tree: 7 to 12 metres
Rounded shape
SPECIAL USES/FEATURES
As a street tree
As a specimen
As a windbreak
As an avenue
As a screen
Along roadside
Has non-invasive roots
CONDITIONS
Suitable in full sun
Suitable in light shade
Suitable in most soils
Is frost resistant
Is drought hardy
Is tolerant of pollution
Is tolerant of tropical heat
