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Angophora Costata (Sydney Red Gum)

Angophora Costata (Sydney Red Gum)

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Angophora Costata (Sydney Red Gum) is a striking evergreen tree native to eastern Australia, celebrated for its distinctive smooth, mottled bark that transitions from rich orange to soft grey hues. This magnificent tree can reach a height of 15-30 meters, making it an impressive feature in large gardens, parks, and street plantings. In spring, it blooms with clusters of white to cream flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, including bees, enhancing biodiversity. The Sydney Red Gum provides valuable shade and year-round visual appeal, with its resilience to different soil types and drought tolerance once established, making it a perfect choice for a low-maintenance yet stunning landscape addition.

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Mature height

15-30 meters

Mature width

10-15 meters

Spacing

5-10 meters

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Foliage

Smooth, mottled bark (orange to grey); white to cream flowers

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Spring (September to November)

Sun tolerance

Full sun

Maintenance

Low maintenance; drought-tolerant once established

Root System

Develops a deep and wide-spreading root system that can be invasive if planted too close to structures; best suited to large gardens or open spaces