Spotted Gum - Plant Native!

Spotted Gum

Corymbia maculata

Large, fast-growing tree with stunning form, bark, leaves and flowers

FEATURES: Spotted, cream to blue-grey bark sheds in patches in summer and autumn. Young leaves are light green and pale beneath, maturing to shiny dark green. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers from late autumn to early spring.

CONDITIONS: Suits most soil types but prefers moist, well drained soil in full sun to partial-shade. Tolerates dry periods.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

  • magnificent feature specimen for parks
  • ideal tree for avenue planting
  • combine with other nectar producing plants to attract birds to your garden
Plant size

large tree

Flower Time in Winter

Winter

Flower Time in Spring

Spring

Bird Attracting

Bird Attracting

Full Sun

Full Sun

Clay Soil

Clay Soil

Sandy Soil

Sandy Soil

Drought Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Fragrant

Fragrant

Wind Break

Wind Break

Coastal

Coastal