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Corymbia maculata
Spotted Gum
Corymbia · Myrtaceae
Corymbia maculata, commonly known as spotted gum, is a species of medium-sized to tall tree that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has smooth, mottled bark, lance-shaped to curved adult leaves, flower buds usually in groups of three, white flowers and urn-shaped or barrel-shaped fruit.
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Classification
Genus
Corymbia
Family
Myrtaceae
Common name
Spotted Gum
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Corymbia maculata 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 to part shade
Soil
Free-draining, low phosphorus
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Spotted Gum.
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Further reading
- 01Corymbia maculata taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 03Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council
