As a native to Australia, Tristania laurina is an excellent choice for a medium-scale evergreen tree. It performs well near the coast and along the banks of streams. Often, its trunks and branches tend to be shaped in the direction of a water current. It’s a slow grower and its multi-branched form can be pruned to maintain a compact shape. Bright yellow flowers bloom in the late spring or early summer and have a distinctive scent that attracts bees.