Angophora costata
SYDNEY RED GUM, SMOOTH BARKED APPLE
Myrtaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk. Remove dead wood.

 
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Angophora costata
SYDNEY RED GUM, SMOOTH BARKED APPLE
Myrtaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Bark & Stems: grey-pink flaky, peeling bark, orange below and smooth


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style, coastal & bush designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting , butterfly attracting






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