The gnarled trunk and beautiful smooth orange bark combine to make this suitable as a feature tree for large spaces such as public parks. It grows in very poor and sandy soils and needs very little maintenance once it is established. It flowers in late spring to summer with creamy white blossoms. It is particularly beautiful in spring when it sheds the old bark to reveal the fresh salmon pink new bark below.
Angophora costata – Sydney Red Gum
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large tree
Common Name - Sydney Red Gum
Scientific Name - Angophora costata
Family - Myrtaceae
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Minimum Height - 10
Maximum Height - 30
Minimum Width - 5
Maximum Width - 15
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Summer
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Sandy loam, Saline
Plant Environment - Coastal garden
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Spreading
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Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Windbreak
Special Uses - Erosion control, Honey producing plant, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies
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