COMMON NAME: Golden Penda
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Xanthostemon chrysanthus
GENUS: Xanthostemon
FAMILY: Myrtaceae
KINGDOM: Plantae
Golden Penda is an evergreen rainforest tree native to Queensland. Known for its showy golden blossoms this is a medium sized tree growing to approximately 8-15m in a garden situation. It is useful as a screen, windbreak, nature strip planting and specimen tree. It has glossy dark green leaves and a non-invasive root system. There are also dwarf varieties available.
