Tristaniopsis laurina, 'Lucious' Water Gum

Tristaniopsis laurina, 'Lucious' Water Gum
Plant Height
5-8 m
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Tristaniopsis laurina, 'Lucious' Water Gum

Brookfield Gardens

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2371 Moggill Rd
Brisbane QLD 4069
Australia

+61738787739

Water Gum is a highly reliable evergreen feature tree for Brisbane and surrounds, valued for its dense glossy foliage, tidy habit and adaptability to residential gardens. With a naturally neat, upright form, it works beautifully as a standalone feature, light screening tree or structured element in contemporary landscapes.

In summer, small clusters of creamy-yellow flowers appear, adding subtle seasonal interest without overwhelming the garden. The foliage remains lush year-round, making Water Gum an excellent choice where structure and greenery are key design priorities.

Why it’s a feature tree

  • Neat, architectural form suited to smaller gardens

  • Glossy evergreen foliage for year-round structure

  • Subtle summer flowering adds quiet seasonal interest

  • Excellent choice for modern and formal garden designs

Planting companions
Keep underplanting simple and structured:

  • Mondo grass or Liriope for a clean, formal base

  • Gardenia or Murraya for layered evergreen planting

  • Lomandra or Dianella for a native, low-maintenance pairing

  • Philodendron ‘Xanadu’ in part-shade situations

Growing conditions & care

  • Grows well in full sun to part shade

  • Prefers well-drained soil, but tolerates heavier soils better than many feature trees

  • Water regularly during establishment

  • Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant

  • Responds well to light pruning to maintain shape

Mature height: approx. 5–8 metres
Mature width: approx. 3–5 metres

In Brisbane gardens, Water Gum often stays compact and well-proportioned, particularly when lightly pruned, making it ideal for courtyards, front gardens and suburban landscapes.