Definition of "tristania" []

• A genus of plants, of the order Myrtaceæ, tribe Leptospermeæ, and subtribe Metrosidereæ. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Instead, the options are the southern magnolia, small-leaf tristania, strawberry tree and the New Zealand Christmas tree - all hardy varieties that can thrive along San Francisco's streets."
• "Trimming the yuletide tristania: Ava Grotto decorates a living tree over the holidays last year."
• "While the small-leaf tristania et al may not look ornament friendly, the 6- to 8-foot-tall trees can accommodate the good old-fashioned popcorn string."