This evergreen Australian native tree has several new improved forms. They grow from 7 to 12 m in height depending on the conditions. The foliage is lush dark green and shiny, with distinctive copper coloured new growth. Water Gums are highly desirable landscape trees with sweetly scented yellow flowers produced in January and early February. This highly ornamental tree is well suited for use in street plantings, parks, reserves,as a garden feature, or as anelegant shade tree.