A distinctive Australian native tree valued for its smooth, mottled cream and rust-colored bark and clusters of white to cream flowers. Extremely drought-hardy once established and suitable for warm, dry climates where it provides year-round visual interest.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
30–50′ tall × 25–40′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerWinter
Canopy
The tallest trees that form the overstory.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Eastern Australia (New South Wales and Queensland)
