Angophora costata
Red Gum
Angophora costata - Red Gum - is a native of Eastern Australia. It is not a true eucalyptus, but a closely related genus. A eucalyptus has adult leaves that are arranged alternately along the sem, whereas angophora leaves are opposite each other. Angophora costata is a large and wide, spreading tree, usually between 15m and 25m.in height, usually with a gnarled trunk with a pink to pale grey, sometimes rusty-stained bark that peels in large flakes in Spring, revealing new salmon-pink bark that turns grey before the next shedding. In Summer white flowers appear
Contributed by @Blossom.au
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Full sun
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Frequent watering
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Red Gum
Latin name
Angophora costata
type
Evergreen Trees or Shrubs
family
Myrtaceae
ph
5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
8.00 M
25.00 M
Angophora costata
Angophora costata - Red Gum - is a native of Eastern Australia. It is not a true eucalyptus, but a closely related genus. A eucalyptus has adult leaves that are arranged alternately along the sem, whereas angophora leaves are opposite each other. Angophora costata is a large and wide, spreading tree, usually between 15m and 25m.in height, usually with a gnarled trunk with a pink to pale grey, sometimes rusty-stained bark that peels in large flakes in Spring, revealing new salmon-pink bark that turns grey before the next shedding. In Summer white flowers appear
Planting
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
It is unwise to plant eucalyptus too close to buildings, walls, underground drains etc. Full sun is essential and moist but well drained soil is preferred. Where possible, plant young plants in a site protected from cold winds. A deep mulch around the base of the plant helps prevent the soil from freezing. Don't incorporate manure in the planting hole as this will encourage excessive leaf growth.
Propagation
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Eucalyptus cuttings do not strike thus they should be propagated from seed. Sow seeds in containers in early spring and plant out the seedlings in mid-summer with as little root disturbance as possible.
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