Coral Gum | Eucalyptus torquata
Coral Gum is an ornamental, upright, small Eucalyptus tree known for its decorative buds and long flowering period. The red, glossy buds open to fluffy flowers that are usually pink, but are sometimes cream, white or red. The petals contrast with white or yellow anthers.
Coral Gum is great for urban gardens and makes a perfect street verge tree. It can also be used as a windbreak and to control soil erosion. This Eucalyptus can be grown in containers.
Currently available in 200mm pots.
Coral Gum is an ornamental, upright, small Eucalyptus tree known for its decorative buds and long flowering period. The red, glossy buds open to fluffy flowers that are usually pink, but are sometimes cream, white or red. The petals contrast with white or yellow anthers.
Coral Gum is great for urban gardens and makes a perfect street verge tree. It can also be used as a windbreak and to control soil erosion. This Eucalyptus can be grown in containers.
Currently available in 200mm pots.
Coral Gum is an ornamental, upright, small Eucalyptus tree known for its decorative buds and long flowering period. The red, glossy buds open to fluffy flowers that are usually pink, but are sometimes cream, white or red. The petals contrast with white or yellow anthers.
Coral Gum is great for urban gardens and makes a perfect street verge tree. It can also be used as a windbreak and to control soil erosion. This Eucalyptus can be grown in containers.
Currently available in 200mm pots.
SIZE
4-8 metres high x 3-5 metres wide
POSITION
Full sun, part shade.
SOIL
Sandy loam, sandy, clay loam. Tolerates saline, alkaline and acidic soils.
CARE
Cultivate soil before planting by digging a hole twice the width of the container. Prune after flowering.
DISTRIBUTION
Coolgardie, Dundas, Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
