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Salmon Gum

Eucalyptus Salmonophloia

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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
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — it is crucial to understand that while the Salmon Gum is both beautiful and functional

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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Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — This bark flakes off in curled strips; white flowers in the garden
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — is a distinctive Australian native tree renowned for its remarkable bark and foliage
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — making it suitable for xeriscaping or regions with water restrictions
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — Thriving in well-drained soils and full sun, it's drought-tolerant once established; it is crucial to, image 34
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — white flowers in the garden; tree with white blooms
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — Ideal for large spaces, it provides year-round interest and habitat for wildlife
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — These leaves are lance-shaped and can reach up to 6 inches in length
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — tree with white blooms; salmon-pink to reddish-brown bark
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — Renowned for its smooth, salmon-colored bark that sheds in summer, it offers a lush, evergreen canopy
Salmon Gum (Eucalyptus Salmonophloia) — tree with white blooms
Eucalyptus Salmonophloia
Eucalyptus Salmonophloia
Eucalyptus Salmonophloia
Eucalyptus Salmonophloia
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