Xanthostemon chrysanthus
- Product number: 648850
- Origin: Tropical Asia, Northeast Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Philippines
- Latin: Xanthostemon chrysanthus
This small tree grows in many places in tropical Asia (NE Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Philippines). Both its glossy, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of bright yellow "pincushion-like" flowers are graceful. It tolerates pruning well, flowers after a few years, and is also robust as a houseplant (sun is OK).
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Latin: Xanthostemon chrysanthus
Dutch: Gele speldboom
English: Golden Penda
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- Flower colour: Bright yellow flowers in clusters, pin-shaped
- Origin: Tropical Asia, Northeast Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, Philippines
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Xanthostemon chrysanthus
- Dutch: Yellow spindle tree
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Golden Penda
