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Sydney Red Gum

Sydney Red Gum

Angophora costata

tree☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 9aZone 11b

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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
Family
Myrtaceae

Native Range

Eastern Australia (New South Wales and Queensland)

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerWinter

Companion Planting

Plants well with