Golden Penda – A Stunning Feature Tree for Toowoomba Gardens

If you're looking to make a bold and beautiful statement in your garden, the Golden Penda (Xanthostemon chrysanthus) is a brilliant choice. This vibrant native feature tree is a true showstopper, and here at True Blue Garden Centre in Toowoomba, it’s one of our top picks for local landscapes.

Golden Penda

Why Toowoomba Gardeners Love the Golden Penda

Originally from tropical North Queensland, the Golden Penda is right at home in Toowoomba’s climate. It boasts lush green foliage and bursts into spectacular golden-yellow flowers—especially in late Autumn —with blooms that also attract native birds, bees, and butterflies. If you're aiming to create a pollinator-friendly garden or simply want a colourful focal point, this tree ticks all the boxes.

Ideal Growing Conditions in Toowoomba

One of the reasons we love the Golden Penda is that it’s relatively easy to grow—provided you give it the right start.

🌞 Sunlight: This tree thrives in full sun to part shade. To get the best flowering display, plant it in a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight each day.

🌱 Soil: Golden Penda prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Toowoomba’s soil can vary, but with a bit of compost or native plant mix added in at planting time, you’ll set it up for success. It grows well in sandy, loamy, or even light clay soils, as long as drainage is good.

💧 Watering: Like most natives, the Golden Penda appreciates regular watering when young, especially during dry spells. Once established, it becomes quite drought-tolerant, although occasional deep watering will keep it looking its best and encourage flowering.

🌡️ Frost Tolerance: While it prefers warmer weather, mature Golden Penda trees can handle light frost, which is helpful in Toowoomba's cooler months. Just give young plants a bit of protection during their first couple of winters.

🌿 Fertilising: A low-phosphorus native fertiliser applied in early spring and again in summer will keep your Golden Penda healthy and help promote vibrant growth and flowers.

✂️ Pruning: It responds well to light pruning after flowering, making it easy to maintain as a compact tree or large shrub. Shaping it also encourages a bushier, denser form—perfect if you're using it as a screen or privacy plant.

A Versatile Feature Tree

Whether you’re in Highfields, Rangeville, or in central Toowoomba, the Golden Penda makes a fantastic feature tree. It can grow up to 10 metres tall, but you can keep it more compact with pruning. Use it as a centrepiece in your front yard, line a driveway, or create a stunning screen of golden colour in a larger backyard.

Available Now at True Blue Garden Centre Toowoomba

At True Blue Garden Centre, we have a beautiful selection of Golden Penda trees ready to plant in your Toowoomba garden. Our friendly team is always here to help you choose the right plants for your space and offer practical advice on care, soil prep, and layout ideas.

📍 Drop in and see us at 127 Hursley Road in Toowoomba

📞 Or give us a call to check availability or pre-order a Golden Penda for your landscape project

Bring golden colour, native beauty, and pollinator life into your garden – with a Golden Penda from True Blue Garden Centre Toowoomba.