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Tree | Angophora costata Smooth-barked Apple Myrtle, Rusty Gum |
Description | This attractive Australian native Angophora (syn. Eucalyptus) is loved for its smooth bark that is slightly purple in colour. It has large and twisted limbs and a very large expanded trunk base. It bears white flower clusters in spring. This tree has opposite leaves compared to alternate leaves as seen in eucalypt tree varieties. It has beautiful red new growth. |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Form | Broad-domed |
Mature Size | 20 x 12m |
Uses | A great tree for sandy dry areas. Great for parks and often seen in forest plantings. Appealing in large gardens and is great for native fauna habitat. |
Position & Soil | Will tolerate most soils and conditions but especially likes sandy soils. Prefers a full sun position. |
Features | Giant Evergreen Broad-domed Avenue Coastal Feature Bark Feature Foliage Informal Screening Native Shade Tree Specimen |
Pot sizes in production |
• 40cm/27L (1.5-1.8m) • 100L (2.8-3.2m) |
Substitutes |
• Corymbia citriodora • Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' (syn. 'Dwarf Pink') • Corymbia maculata • Corymbia maculata 'ST1' Lowanna • Corymbia maculata 'ST2' Toombah • Eucalyptus camaldulensis • Eucalyptus cladocalyx nana • Eucalyptus viminalis |
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