Salmon Gum
Eucalyptus Salmonophloia
Overview
The Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus salmonophloia) is a striking Australian native reaching heights of 30-100 feet with a spread of up to 50 feet. Renowned for its smooth, salmon-colored bark that sheds in summer, it offers a lush, evergreen canopy. Thriving in well-drained soils and full sun, it's drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for large spaces, it provides year-round interest and habitat for wildlife. Zones 9-10.
Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type TreeClimate Arid, Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Tree
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Subtropical
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