Position
Full sun to semi-shade.
Sydney Red Gum / Smooth Barked Apple Gum / Rose Gum - Angophora costata
A majestic Australian native tree celebrated for its vivid orange bark, sculptural branching, and clouds of fragrant white summer blossom. A landmark tree for large gardens, coastal landscapes, and parks across Australia.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 10-25m high x 4-10m wide. Broad domed habit.
Water
Medium / moderate, keep moist in dry periods.
Uses
Bird Attracting, Coastal Garden, Feature, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Native Garden, Shade Tree
Description
Angophora costata the beloved Sydney Red Gum is one of Australia's most iconic native trees, instantly recognisable by its smooth, powdery orange pink bark that peels to reveal fresh salmon tones beneath. Its branches twist and arch in characterful, sculptural forms, creating a canopy that is as beautiful in winter silhouette as it is in full summer leaf.
From late spring through summer, Angophora costata erupts in masses of small, cream white flowers that attract honeyeaters, lorikeets, and native bees making it a powerful addition to any habitat or bird-attracting garden. As an Australian native, it is highly adapted to local soils and climate, handling drought, coastal winds, and a wide range of soil types with ease.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soils including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Excellent drainage preferred. Performs particularly well in sandy coastal soils.
- Light: Full sun to semi-shade. Best flowering and bark colour development occurs in full sun positions.
- Watering: Medium to moderate water needs during establishment. Keep the root zone moist during dry periods. Once established, highly drought-tolerant with low supplementary irrigation required.
- Fertiliser: Apply low phosphorus native fertiliser annually.
- Maintenance: Mulch well around the base to retain soil moisture and protect roots. Minimal pruning required, allow the natural branching habit to develop for best effect. Remove dead wood as needed.
- Flowering: Late spring to summer cream-white, fragrant flowers. Fruit capsules follow and provide food for wildlife.
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Sydney Red Gum / Smooth Barked Apple Gum / Rose Gum - Angophora costata
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