Angophora costata

Apple Gum

  • Angophora
  • 20+m
  • 10+m
  • Slow to medium
  • Evergreen
  • Brown capsule
  • Scaly
  • Drought, Salt
  • Tree
  • 25cm, 33cm, 42cm, 50cm
  • Full sun,Partial shade
  • The Sydney Red Gum is a large tree that is grown for its majestic habit and is planted in parks and large gardens as a specimen for shade. It is bird attractive but may drop branches and the roots clog drains. It establishes from seed in 2 to 3 years and is long lived.
  • Creamy white
  • Nov - Jan
  • Sandy to clay loam, well drained, tolerates most soil types

Overview

This handsome spreading tree has a single trunk and contorted branches with stunningly contrast bark colours of red and grey-brown. It has lanced-shaped dark green leaves with coppery red new growth. The creamy flowers appear in spring.