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Corymbia gummifera
Red Bloodwood
Corymbia · Myrtaceae
An iconic sandstone tree with tessellated bark, white flowers and large woody capsules. It is a substantial habitat and canopy tree for restoration, acreage and appropriately scaled public landscapes.
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Classification
Genus
Corymbia
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Red Bloodwood
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Corymbia gummifera belongs to the Corymbia genus within the Myrtaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Low once established
Light
Full sun
Soil
Sandy, free-draining soil
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
15–25 m H × 8–15 m W
Landscape use
habitat tree
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Further reading
- 01Species profile and accepted Australian name — Atlas of Living Australia / Australian Plant Census
- 02Corymbia gummifera taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 03Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 04Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council
- 05Council indigenous tree species list — Lane Cove Council