Description
Botanical name: Xanthostemon chrysanthus
Common name: Gold penda
Xanthostemon chrysanthus is a showy rainforest tree, featuring yellow, fluffy flowers through summer and autumn. It has large, glossy, green leaves, meaning it still looks stunning even while it isn’t flowering. This tree can be pruned to act as a shrub if desired, meaning its versatility makes it popular through parks and gardens in Australia.
Size
Plant height: up to 15m
Plant spread: up to 10m
Care and Maintenance
- tolerates light frost once established
- tolerates drought once established
- full sun, semi shade
- planting season all year round
- medium water use
- fertilize in spring with slow release fertilizer
Planting
- All plants have roots and are ready for planting
- Water each day for 2–3 weeks after planting
