Botanical Name: Eucalyptus camaldulensis
Common Names: Red River Gum,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Broad Domed, Spreading, Upright
Description:
Fast growing, iconic Eucalyptus that naturally grows on river banks and in flood plains in mainland Australia. Growing to approx 40m tall, it's shape is variable - depending on water availability, crown widespread and bark sheds in long ribbons. This tree needs an available water source but can tolerate periods of dryness. Used widely throughout southern Australia in recharge sites affected by salinity and old mine sites.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Clay, Loam
Landscape Use(s)
Bird Attracting, Embankment, ErosionControl, Feature, Habitat, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Wetlands
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Caterpillars, Thrips
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Myrtaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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