Medium to tall tree height depending on soil fertility and exposure. Bark is heavy and scaly in appearance and dark in colour when subjected to bushfires. Leaves are thick dark green. Fruit is a distinctive urn shaped capsule. Street/feature tree.
Great food source for native wildlife.
Height 40m. Branch spread 7m.
Scientific Name
Corymbia gummifera
Flowers
Yes
Screen
Yes
Conditions
Likes a sunny position. Prefers poor sandstone soils but will tolerate heavier clay soils. Drought and fairly coastal tolerant.
Colour of Flowers
White to creamy
Flowering Period
December - April