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Xanthostemon chrysanthus Daintree Gem

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Botanical Name
Xanthostemon chrysanthus Daintree Gem
Common Names
Golden Penda,
Attractive medium to large rainforest tree with a bushy spreading crown of large, shiny, variegated green and gold leaves and reddish new growth. Masses of showy fluffy yellow flowers throughout most of the year. Great tree to use for screening or a splash of colour in warmer climate gardens. Grows approx 5m tall in a garden and 12m-40m tall in a rainforest.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Xanthostemon chrysanthus Daintree Gem Golden Penda,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Trees Upright

Description:
Attractive medium to large rainforest tree with a bushy spreading crown of large, shiny, variegated green and gold leaves and reddish new growth. Masses of showy fluffy yellow flowers throughout most of the year. Great tree to use for screening or a splash of colour in warmer climate gardens. Grows approx 5m tall in a garden and 12m-40m tall in a rainforest.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained