Corymbia gummifera
RED BLOODWOOD
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, VIC, QLD

Other Botanical Names: Eucalyptus gummifera

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Corymbia gummifera
RED BLOODWOOD
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: mid summer to mid autumn

Leaves: glossy; dark green

Ornamental Fruit: urn capsule

Bark & Stems: grey-brown tessellated bark


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, street tree, shade tree, windbreak

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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