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Tree Angophora costata Smooth-barked Apple Myrtle, Rusty Gum
Description This attractive Australian native Angophora (syn. Eucalyptus) is loved for its smooth bark that is slightly purple in colour. It has large and twisted limbs and a very large expanded trunk base. It bears white flower clusters in spring. This tree has opposite leaves compared to alternate leaves as seen in eucalypt tree varieties. It has beautiful red new growth.
Foliage Evergreen
Form Broad-domed
Mature Size 20 x 12m
Uses A great tree for sandy dry areas. Great for parks and often seen in forest plantings. Appealing in large gardens and is great for native fauna habitat.
Position & Soil Will tolerate most soils and conditions but especially likes sandy soils. Prefers a full sun position.
Features Giant Evergreen Broad-domed Avenue Coastal Feature Bark Feature Foliage Informal Screening Native Shade Tree Specimen
Pot sizes in production 40cm/27L (1.5-1.8m)
100L (2.8-3.2m)
Substitutes Corymbia citriodora
Corymbia citriodora 'Scentuous' (syn. 'Dwarf Pink')
Corymbia maculata
Corymbia maculata 'ST1' Lowanna
Corymbia maculata 'ST2' Toombah
Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Eucalyptus cladocalyx nana
Eucalyptus viminalis

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