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Red Gum

Eucalyptus Camaldulensis

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Overview

Eucalyptus camaldulensis, commonly known as Red Gum, is a majestic, fast-growing tree, reaching up to 180 feet tall. Its smooth, reddish-bark exfoliates in summer, revealing a striking, multi-hued surface. Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun and provides excellent shade. The lance-shaped leaves offer a refreshing eucalyptus scent, while its white flowers attract pollinators. Requires ample space and minimal maintenance, ideal for expansive landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10Type Tree
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — unmistakable bark peels away in strips to reveal a patchwork of grays; with a canopy spread of up to 80 feet, image 77
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — offering a nectar-rich resource for local fauna, image 60Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — Requires ample space and minimal maintenance, ideal for expansive landscapes; offering a nectar-rich resource, image 90Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — Its smooth, reddish-bark exfoliates in summer, revealing a striking, multi-hued surfaceRed Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — indicative of their Australian originsRed Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun and provides excellent shade, image 46Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — making it an exceptional choice for landscape designs seeking a blend of aesthetic appeal and practicality+106

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Myrtaceae

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Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — unmistakable bark peels away in strips to reveal a patchwork of grays; with a canopy spread of up to 80 feet, image 77
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — offering a nectar-rich resource for local fauna, image 60
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — Requires ample space and minimal maintenance, ideal for expansive landscapes; offering a nectar-rich resource, image 90
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — Its smooth, reddish-bark exfoliates in summer, revealing a striking, multi-hued surface
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — indicative of their Australian origins
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — Adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun and provides excellent shade, image 46
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — making it an exceptional choice for landscape designs seeking a blend of aesthetic appeal and practicality
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — reaching up to 180 feet tall; with a canopy spread of up to 80 feet, image 65
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — Requires ample space and minimal maintenance, ideal for expansive landscapes; offering a nectar-rich resource, image 69
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — exhibiting a classic eucalyptus blue-green hue; adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun and, image 58
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — The lance-shaped leaves offer a refreshing eucalyptus scent, while its white flowers attract pollinators; with a canopy
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — and reddish-browns beneath
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — Its smooth, reddish-bark exfoliates in summer, revealing a striking, multi-hued surface; offering a nectar-rich resource
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — thus encouraging biodiversity within the garden.<br><br>For designers
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — The lance-shaped leaves offer a refreshing eucalyptus scent, while its white flowers attract pollinators; with, image 89
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — with a canopy spread of up to 80 feet, image 32
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — with a canopy spread of up to 80 feet
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — The lance-shaped leaves offer a refreshing eucalyptus scent, while its white flowers attract pollinators; with, image 47
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — commonly known as the Red Gum; adaptable to various soils, it thrives in full sun and provides excellent shade, image 91
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — tree for full
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — is an iconic Australian tree favored for its robust form and adaptability
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — reaching up to 180 feet tall
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — commonly known as the Red Gum
Red Gum (Eucalyptus Camaldulensis) — unmistakable bark peels away in strips to reveal a patchwork of grays; with a canopy spread of up to 80 feet, image 56
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