Botanical Name: Common Names:
Angophora costata Syn Metrosideros costata, Smooth Barked Apple Gum, Rose Gum, Sydney Red Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed
Description:
Renowned for its striking orange bark and its branching which is often contorted, this native evergreen tree grows quite quickly and has a broad, arching canopy. Masses of white flowers are small and fragrant from late spring and into summer. This is a great tree choice for large gardens, parks and sandy, coastal sites. Grows to approx. 10- 20m H x 5-15m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Leaf Miner, Thrips
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Red
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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