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Botanical name
Angophora costata
Common name
Apple Gum
Family
Angophora
Height at maturity
20+m
Width at maturity
10+m
Growth rate
Slow to medium
Foliage
Evergreen
Fruit
Brown capsule
Bark
Scaly
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Plant type
Tree
Pot size
25cm, 33cm, 42cm, 50cm
Position
Full sun,Partial shade
Landscape use
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.
Flower colour
Creamy white
Flowering time
Nov - Jan
Soil conditions
Sandy to clay loam, well drained, tolerates most soil types
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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.