Xanthostemon Species, Golden Penda
Xanthostemonchrysanthus

Family: Myrtaceae (mir-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Xanthostemon (zan-tho-STEE-mon)
Species: chrysanthus (kris-ANTH-us)

Synonym:Metrosideros chrysantha

Synonym:Nania chrysantha

Category
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting